The California legislature, meeting all night long, passed two bills at about 4 a.m. on February 19 to ask the voters if they wish to revise election systems. SCA 4 changes the California Constitution, and passed 27-12. In the Senate, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2009
According to this Los Angeles Times story, the California budget deal means that the voters of California will vote in June 2010 on whether to install the Washington state-style “top two” primary. This is bad news; my earlier post had … Continue reading
According to this Los Angeles Times story, the California budget deal means that the voters of California will vote in June 2010 on whether to install the Washington state-style “top two” primary. This is bad news; my earlier post had … Continue reading
On February 18, Alabama HB 72 passed the House Constitution and Elections Committee. The Committee amended the bill, so now the only change it makes is to lower the independent petition for statewide office from 3% of the last gubernatorial … Continue reading
On February 17, the 5th circuit revived the lawsuit LULAC of Texas v Texas Democratic Party, 08-50581. A group of Mexican-American voters had challenged the apportionment of delegates to Texas presidential caucuses, which are awarded on how many votes are … Continue reading