The April issue of Ballot Access News describes two more advances for Instant Runoff Voting. Both South Carolina and Alabama have passed legislation implementing the use of IRV for overseas absentee voters in primary elections. Since these states require runoff elections in primaries, IRV ballots make it much easier for overseas voters to participate.

It’s a small step, but on top of Vermont and San Francisco, it definitely shows that IRV has made into the public consciousness.