A Public Policy Poll released September 12 shows these results for the September 13 election for U.S. House, 9th district in New York: Republican Bob Turner 47%, David Weprin 41%, Socialist Workers Party nominee Chris Hoeppner 4%, undecided 7%. Darcy … Continue reading
In July 2011, Illinois Republicans challenged the new U.S. House districts in Illinois, on the basis that they are a severe partisan gerrymander and also that they violate the voting rights of Hispanic voters. Recently the plaintiffs asked a federal … Continue reading
On September 8, the New York State Board of Elections settled the lawsuit that had been brought by the Conservative Party, the Working Families Party, and the Taxpayers Party, on the subject of how to count votes when a voter … Continue reading
The California legislature has adjourned for the year. Before it adjourned, it passed SB 397, to provide that individuals may register to vote on-line; and SB 202, which says that in the future, statewide initiatives will not be placed on … Continue reading
Carl Lewis, the Democratic Party nominee for State Senate in New Jersey’s 8th district, is off the ballot for the November 8, 2011 election, although he is hoping the 3rd circuit puts him back on next week. In the meantime, … Continue reading
