On November 8, 2011, Portland, Maine voters will choose a Mayor using Instant Runoff Voting. This Portland Press Herald story illustrates the ballot. Fifteen candidates are running for Mayor. Voters may rank as many of them as they wish. Click … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Libertarian Party of New Hampshire v Gardner, 11-119, at its October 7 conference. This is the case on whether a party has a right to prevent its name from being on … Continue reading
Chuck Todd, chief White House correspondent for NBC News, predicted on September 14 that if the Republican Party nominates Rick Perry for President, a strong third ticket will emerge in the 2012 election. Todd seems to be describing Americans Elect … Continue reading
El Paso, Texas, will proceed with a recall of the Mayor and two members of the City Council, according to this story. Supporters of the Mayor had asked a court to rule that the recall petitions are invalid because they … Continue reading
On September 15, the Michigan Senate passed SB 584. It deals with the presidential primary. It retains the February 28, 2012 primary date. But it provides that voters who wish to vote in a presidential primary must fill out a … Continue reading
