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This could be a list of organizations working actively for adoption of [[approval voting]]. In addition to the name of the organization, it might be useful to list what elections the organization is proposing, a summary of progress thus far, possibly a list of members who can be contacted, and any other information that seems relevant. |
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This page was created in 2006 in hopes of assembling a list of organizations interested specifically in the adoption of [[approval voting]]. As of 2020-03-31, this list is outdated. |
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==United States of America== |
==United States of America== |
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| ⚫ | In 2006, a national organization exists called Citizens for Approval Voting, <http://www.approvalvoting.org>. They had an active discussion group on Yahoo, which was available at <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ApprovalVoting/>. Since Yahoo groups isn't a thing, that list has moved. approvalvoting.org now redirects to the website for [[The Center for Election Science]] . |
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=== Alaska === |
=== Alaska === |
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'''2013''' - Ben Creasy in Juneau, AK (contact at bencreasy.com) and Dale Sheldon-Hess in Anchorage, AK. Limited activity in 2013 |
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=== Arizona === |
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=== California === |
=== California === |
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Greg Wolfe in San Francisco (bogonflux -at- gmail.com) No organization or activity at this time. |
'''2013''' - Greg Wolfe in San Francisco (bogonflux -at- gmail.com) No organization or activity at this time. |
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=== Colorado === |
=== Colorado === |
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'''July 2012''' |
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This is active legislation, not a pipe dream. If you're interested in seeing Approval Voting become state law Contact av(at)paultiger.com |
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The Colorado Green Party tried to promote IRV in 2004-2005. Some of their committee members showed interest in Approval and Condorcet. |
The Colorado Green Party tried to promote IRV in 2004-2005. Some of their committee members showed interest in Approval and Condorcet. |
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=== Connecticut === |
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=== Delaware === |
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=== Georgia === |
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=== Maryland === |
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=== New Hampshire === |
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=== Tennessee === |
=== Tennessee === |
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Mahendra Prasad. If you are a Tennesseean or live near Memphis, TN, and have an interest in approval voting, please contact me on the message board at Citizens for Approval Voting <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ApprovalVoting/>. Even if you are not from that general area, you can use that message board to connect with others interested in approval voting. |
'''2006''' - Mahendra Prasad. If you are a Tennesseean or live near Memphis, TN, and have an interest in approval voting, please contact me on the message board at Citizens for Approval Voting <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ApprovalVoting/>. Even if you are not from that general area, you can use that message board to connect with others interested in approval voting. |
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=== Texas === |
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Latest revision as of 06:37, 1 April 2020
 | It has been suggested that this article be merged into Activism. (Discuss) Proposed since April 2020. |
This page was created in 2006 in hopes of assembling a list of organizations interested specifically in the adoption of approval voting. As of 2020-03-31, this list is outdated.
United States of America
National
In 2006, a national organization exists called Citizens for Approval Voting, <http://www.approvalvoting.org>. They had an active discussion group on Yahoo, which was available at <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ApprovalVoting/>. Since Yahoo groups isn't a thing, that list has moved. approvalvoting.org now redirects to the website for The Center for Election Science .
Alaska
2013 - Ben Creasy in Juneau, AK (contact at bencreasy.com) and Dale Sheldon-Hess in Anchorage, AK. Limited activity in 2013
California
2013 - Greg Wolfe in San Francisco (bogonflux -at- gmail.com) No organization or activity at this time.
Colorado
July 2012 - Frank Atwood & Paul Tiger worked on an Approval Voting bill in the statehouse for 2013. Advertised contact info: av(at)paultiger.com
2006 - Jan Kok in Fort Collins (jan.kok.5y -at- gmail.com) offered to give presentations, directing readers to http://www.votebuddy.org/votemeth.htm and slide set at http://math.temple.edu/~wds/crv/BetterVotingMethods.ppt
The Colorado Green Party tried to promote IRV in 2004-2005. Some of their committee members showed interest in Approval and Condorcet.
Tennessee
2006 - Mahendra Prasad. If you are a Tennesseean or live near Memphis, TN, and have an interest in approval voting, please contact me on the message board at Citizens for Approval Voting <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ApprovalVoting/>. Even if you are not from that general area, you can use that message board to connect with others interested in approval voting.