Thomas D. Elias has this op-ed in favor of the “top-two” system in the June 17 issue of the Long Beach, California, Press-Telegram. The op-ed has several important factual errors. The op-ed says the system is “just like special elections”, … Continue reading
On June 17, Maine Governor John Balducci signed LD 1041, the bill that alters how a party remains on the ballot. The old law requires a party to have polled 5% for the office at the top of the ballot, … Continue reading
On June 18, the Tennessee legislature adjourned for the year. The only interesting election law bill that passed was SB 547, which expanded the size of the State Election Commission, so that Republicans could have a majority on that commission. … Continue reading
On June 18, the Rhode Island House defeated the National Popular Vote bill, HB5569, by a vote of 28-45. The awareness that the Governor was likely to veto it anyway probably dampened support for the bill. Last year the legislature … Continue reading
The June 19 issue of the St. Petersburg Times has this editorial, praising the State Supreme Court decision that struck down a law, permitting initiative signers to remove their names months after they have signed the initiative. … Continue reading
