VT House approves instant runoff voting

The Vermont House has given its approval to a major change in the way Vermont’s congressional delegation is elected. By a vote of 81 to 60, the House backed legislation implementing the instant run off voting system for all federal election contests.
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Instant Runoff Voting

We examine the pros and cons of Instant Runoff Voting with Burlington Rep. Chris Pearson, and Rutland Sen. Kevin Mullin. Also, Valley News reporter John Gregg joins us to talk about how some neighbors are fighting a proposed homeless shelter in White River Junction. And, we hear sounds from this year’s White Coat Ceremony at the University of Vermont.

VPR and NPR Coverage of the Super Tuesday primaries

Voters in more than 20 states cast their votes in the presidential primaries on Super Tuesday, determining roughly half of the delegates for both major parties. Join VPR and NPR for a special program recapping the results of yesterday’s Super Tuesday primaries, today at 2pm, on VPR.