Gary L. Baker, an incumbent member of the Columbus, Ohio, School Board, will run for re-election this November as a write-in candidate. He failed to get on the ballot because the paid petitioner he hired to collect his signatures apparently … Continue reading
Steve Hill has this op-ed piece in the New York Times, suggesting that the best voting system for Egypt, assuming Egypt moves toward truly free elections, is proportional representation. Thanks to Michael Feinstein for the link. … Continue reading
On February 17, the West Virginia Judiciary Committee passed HB 2378, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. Although the vote was by voice, it appeared that approximately 20 “aye” votes were cast, and only about two or three “nay” votes. … Continue reading
A U.S. District Court in Montana will hold a status conference in Kelly v McCulloch on March 25, 2011. This is the case that challenges Montana’s March petition deadline for non-presidential independent candidates. The lawsuit had been filed on April … Continue reading
On February 16, the Oklahoma Senate Rules Committee passed SB 602. The bill moves the primary (not the presidential primary) from July to June. It also moves the deadline for a new or previously unqualified party to submit a petition … Continue reading
