There are substantially more independent candidates for state legislature on ballots around the nation this year than in past years. There are 304 independent candidates for the legislature on ballots in the 45 states that are holding partisan legislative elections … Continue reading
On September 24, a West Virginia state circuit court ruled that the state should use one ballot this November, not two ballots. The Republican Party had sued the Secretary of State, arguing that there should be one ballot for the … Continue reading
Guam is having trouble with its election for Delegate to Congress this year, because it still hasn’t mailed its overseas absentee ballots. However, there is only one candidate on the ballot for that office, although Guam does have write-in space … Continue reading
On September 23, the West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the names and addresses of people who sign petitions for ballot measures may be released to the public. The 14-page decision is The Shepherdstown Observer v Maghan, 35446. The particular … Continue reading
On September 9, U.S. District Court judge Richard Seeborg upheld San Francisco’s method of Instant-Runoff Voting for city elections. Opponents had filed a lawsuit earlier in the year alleging that it violates the rights of voters, because they are limited … Continue reading
