On December 16, California Assemblymember Charles Calderon introduced ACA 6, a proposed state constitutional amendment. It would provide for non-partisan elections for state legislature and the state executive elected posts. All candidates for a particular office would run in the … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court last met on December 15, and won’t return until January 9, when it will hold another conference. On the agenda for that day is whether the Court wishes to hear Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District Number … Continue reading
Although the Michigan House passed HB 6610 (the National Popular Vote Plan bill) last week, there seems to be not enough time for the bill to pass the Senate. The legislature’s last day will probably be Thursday, December 18.
On December 15, one Oregon presidential elector, Shirley Cairns, was unable to reach the state capital city of Salem by noon, the hour set for Oregon presidential electors to vote. Therefore, the other 6 presidential electors used their legal authority … Continue reading
On December 16, the 8th circuit affirmed a U.S. District Court decision in Cottier v City of Martin, 07-1628. The 8th circuit agrees that the U.S. District Court was correct to order the city of Martin to use cumulative voting … Continue reading
