Alternative Vote

I set up a web page on the alternative vote this weekend. (AKA. Ranked choice voting, instant run off, or preferential voting.

http://www.alternativevote.ca

It is a fairer electoral system for voters than first past the post and has been used in Canada in the past.

While I ultimately support some proportionality in our voting system, ending strategic voting and recognizing choice is a important step in getting Canadians used to electoral alternatives.

AV has been used in Canada before, doesn't require a referendum or redrawing boundaries, and allows voters to honestly express their preference.

It may not necessarily benefit small party candidates, but it will empower local representatives and provide more competition and guilt free voting.