Western Illinois University, in McComb, Illinois, since 2007, has held “the nation’s largest mock election” for President. A year before the actual election, students mimic the role of primary voters, caucus attendees, and hold mock presidential nomination procedures. Then there … Continue reading
On November 11, World Net Daily carried this column by Tom Tancredo, explaining why the National Popular Vote Plan idea is beneficial to the United States and beneficial to conservatives. It will be interesting to see if his opinion sways … Continue reading
The Coalition for Free & Open Elections is attempting to raise funds so that the Vermont ballot access appeal Trudell v Markowitz can go forward. The case challenges the Vermont independent candidate petition deadline. In 2009 the legislature moved it … Continue reading
Professor Rick Hasen, a prominent professor of law, a specialist in election law, and a California Democrat, has published this criticism of Americans Elect at Politico. His three main points are: (1) Americans Elect says its voters will choose a … Continue reading
On November 8, the voters of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Portland, Maine, used Instant Runoff Voting for the first time, to elect city officials. St. Paul elected some city council members (from districts), and Portland elected a Mayor. Voters in … Continue reading
