See this interesting article at Fairvote, about a letter written by former President James Madison in 1823, suggesting a different way to choose the president. The article has a link to Madison’s letter. Madison wanted to give each congressional district … Continue reading
The California Senate Elections Committee, and also the California Assembly Elections Committee, are both hearing election law bills on Tuesday, June 19. Unfortunately both committees are meeting simultaneously, at 1:30 p.m., so it is very difficult for anyone to attend … Continue reading
On June 18, Massachusetts Representative Dan Winslow (R-Norfolk) said he will introduce a bill in 2013 to let unqualified parties have flexibility to choose their presidential and vice-presidential nominees in the late spring or summer of election years. This bill … Continue reading
On June 18, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an opinion in Libertarian Association of Massachusetts v Secretary of the Commonwealth, 2011-348. The unanimous ruling says that Massachusetts law does not permit an unqualified party, or an independent candidate, to … Continue reading
Recall efforts are underway in Louisiana against Governor Bobby Jindal and against three Republican state legislators. The Republican Party’s executive director recently filed a public records request to see the signed petitions, even though they haven’t been turned in yet. … Continue reading
