Official returns in the 11 states that held Gubernatorial elections last month reveal these national totals: Democratic 8,380,276 Republican 7,892,923 Libertarian 260,350 Green 31,317 Constitution 28,941 Liberty Union (VT) 1,710 Blue Enigma (DE) 1,596 independent candidates 83,495 … Continue reading
On the evening of November 11, the Michigan House passed the National Popular Vote Plan bill by 65-26. Since the Michigan House is fairly evenly balanced between the two major parties, this vote showed surprising support for the idea from … Continue reading
A bill has been pre-filed in the Arkansas legislature to move the presidential primary from February to May. It is HB 1021, sponsored by a Democrat and a Republican. For commentary, see here. … Continue reading
Official returns in all states that held U.S. Senate elections last month reveal these national totals: Democratic 34,481,981 52.10% Republican 29,492,211 44.56% Libertarian 807,520 1.22% Independence (Minnesota) 437,404 .66% Green 436,600 .66% Constitution 227,529 .34% Independent Green (Virginia) 21,690 .03% … Continue reading
On December 10, the Michigan House Ethics and Elections Committee passed HB 6610, the national popular vote plan. The bill had been introduced on November 6, 2008. The Michigan legislature that is sitting now is the legislature that was elected … Continue reading
