On the evening of May 5, the Republican Party of South Carolina and Fox News hosted the first presidential debate of the 2012 season, for candidates seeking the Republican nomination. Participating were Ron Paul, Gary Johnson, Tim Pawlenty, Rick Santorum, … Continue reading
British voters rejected the ballot question to use Instant Runoff Voting, 32% to 68%. Turnout was approximately 44%. This was the first British ballot question, covering the entire nation, since 1975. See this story. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the … Continue reading
On April 13, Americans Elect turned in its petition for party status in Arizona. The counties are checking the signatures now, and expect to be finished by May 13. Assuming the petition is valid, Americans Elect will then be ballot-qualified … Continue reading
On May 4, the 7th circuit issued this 3-page opinion in Stone v Neal, 11-1085. This case challenges the requirement that all candidates for non-partisan citywide office in Chicago need 12,500 valid signatures to get on the ballot. The Court … Continue reading
The Alabama Senate had been expected to consider HB 425 on Thursday, May 5. However, it did not do so, and the legislature has now taken a recess until May 24. HB 425 moves the primary for all office from … Continue reading
