Nonpartisan, non-profit election analysis & electoral reform organization
FairVote researches elections and electoral reforms designed to achieve secure access to participation for all, a full spectrum of meaningful ballot choices and majority rule with fair representation. As a catalyst for change, we build support for innovative strategies to win a constitutionally protected right to vote, universal voter registration, a national popular vote for president, instant runoff voting and fair voting.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1992
What is your primary product or service?
Election analysis and eduicational information about electoral reform
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are unique among national reform organizations in focusing on the core structures of elections and how the rules of voting limit voter choice and opportunities for fair representation.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We work with a number of reformers in states around the nation, but have paid staff only in our home office.
Provide detailed directions to your location
100 yard walk from Takoma Metro stop in the only high-rise in the area
What type of payments do you accept?
Checks and credit cards
Which areas do you service?
All
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Executive director is Rob Richie
What are your hours of operation?
9 am to 6 pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
FairVote turns new ideas to improve democracy into widely accepted policy options and focuses attention on what are the core problems wit h our elections.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
HL Mencken" "The cure for the evils of democracy is more democracy."