The U.S. Supreme Court, for several decades, has generally only heard two oral arguments per day. According to Howard Bashman’s How Appealing Blog, the Chief Justice has just said at a judicial conference that the Court will start hearing three … Continue reading
On June 3, the group that favors using Instant-Runoff Voting for St. Paul, Minnesota, city elections, submitted its initiative petition. Assuming it has enough valid signatures, the voters will vote in November. Thanks to Rob Richie for the news. … Continue reading
The Mississippi Democratic Party has its state convention on June 7, Saturday. A big topic will be whether to file a new lawsuit to obtain a closed primary. The party’s first case on this subject, filed in 2006, was rejected … Continue reading
The Manhatten Branch of the Libertarian Party of New York is likely to nominate Francis M. Powers, age 47, for the U.S. House seat, 13th district. The 13th district is centered on Staten Island. The incumbent, Republican Vito Fossella, is … Continue reading
Alabama and New Jersey held primaries (for office other than president) on June 3. The turnout in both states was very low. In Alabama, only 14% of the registered voters voted. The New Jersey percentage has not been calculated, but … Continue reading
