On March 10, the ACLU of Maine filed a lawsuit on behalf of Dennis Bailey, who was recently fined by the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices for creating an anonymous blog about Eliot Cutler. Cutler was a … Continue reading
The Utah legislature adjourned for the year on March 10. It did not pass any bill to move the 2012 presidential primary, which is scheduled for February 7. Utah is thus in defiance of the national Democratic and national Republican … Continue reading
On March 11, the California Secretary of State released registration data, as of February 10, 2011. Compared to the last tally, which was as of October 18, 2010, the parties that increased their share of the registration are American Independent, … Continue reading
On March 8, the Hawaii House passed HB 638 unanimously. It provides that in special Congressional elections, and county elections, Instant Runoff Voting will be used. In Hawaii, current law provides for only a single round in special Congressional elections. … Continue reading
On March 9, the New Hampshire House defeated HB 240 by a margin of 303-44. The bill would have instituted approval voting. Approval voting lets voters vote for as many candidates they wish, even when only one person is being … Continue reading
