A “primary screen-out” is a law that says voters who voted in a partisan primary may not then sign an independent candidate’s petition. There are no such restrictions left in any state, except Texas; and also Nebraska has a primary … Continue reading
Tom Del Beccaro has this article in Fox & Hounds blog, about the press conference held in Sacramento on May 11 concerning Proposition 14. The press conference was held to highlight statements of opposition to Proposition 14. Spokespeople for each … Continue reading
Port Chester, New York, is using cumulative voting for the first time this year, for Village Trustee. Six at-large seats are to be filled. Voters are free to assign their six votes any way they please. They can give multiple … Continue reading
The May 12 issue of the Washington Post has this op-ed by Katrina vanden Heuvel, advocating that Congress pass public funding for congressional candidates. The bills are HR1826 and S752. HR1826 has not gained any co-sponsors this month so far. … Continue reading
Connecticut Republicans who had filed a lawsuit to keep Susan Bysiewicz off the ballot as a candidate for Attorney General say they will appeal last week’s ruling that said she is eligible. See this story. A Connecticut statute says no … Continue reading
