On the evening of October 11, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed SB 439, which would have provided that write-in votes should be counted even if the voter forgot to “x” the box next to the name written in. He also … Continue reading
The hearing in New Hampshire Libertarian Party v Gardner, which had been scheduled for October 12, has been postponed until November 15. The issue is whether it is constitutional for the state to provide the state list of registered voters … Continue reading
The period October 12-15 will make election law news. In California, Governor Schwarzenegger must sign or veto three election laws. One makes it more difficult for initiatives to get on the ballot; one makes it easier for write-in votes to … Continue reading
The Ontario provincial election of October 10 featured a ballot question, asking voters if they wish to switch to proportional representation. It only got 37%. It needed 60% in order to win. The previous post saying it got 54% was … Continue reading
New Hampshire HB 48, which eases ballot access for parties, has a third subcommittee hearing, on October 17. This meeting will probably settle on what exactly should be in the bill. … Continue reading
