A few weeks ago, the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce heard speakers on both sides of Proposition 14, the California “top-two” ballot measure. Here is a video of the exchange. The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce ultimately resolved to remain … Continue reading
On April 14, the Massachusetts Libertarian Party filed this brief in the First Circuit, in Barr v Galvin, 09-2426. The issue is whether the Massachusetts Libertarian Party should have been permitted to use a stand-in presidential candidate on its 2008 … Continue reading
During the last 30 days, two election law bills in the U.S. House have gained co-sponsors. During that period, HR 1826, public funding for candidates for Congress, gained 4 co-sponsors, and now has 144. Also in that period, HR 3335, … Continue reading
According to this article in The Hill, President Obama endorsed HR 157 on April 16. This is the bill to expand the size of the U.S. House, with a new seat for Utah and a seat for the District of … Continue reading
On April 16, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Seeborg issued this 19-page order, denying a request that San Francisco be prohibited from using its version of Instant Runoff Voting in this year’s city elections. The case is Dudum v City … Continue reading
