The most powerful backers of the top-two system in California consistently argued that if California passed the top-two voter measure in June 2010, the type of Republicans elected would change, from “extremists” to “moderates.” These backers included the Chamber of … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2013
On January 16, the Montana House State Administration Committee heard testimony on HB 120, the Secretary of State’s omnibus election law bill. The Committee won’t vote on the bill for several days. The bill contains several ballot access improvements: (1) … Continue reading
On January 15, a New Hampshire House Committee heard testimony for and against a bill to restore straight-ticket voting. See this account of the hearing. The story does not mention any witness who raise the point that if enacted, the … Continue reading
On January 15, the Montana Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly defeated a proposed constitutional amendment to shrink the number of state legislators. See this story. … Continue reading
On January 15, the Oklahoma Election Board released a new statewide registration tally. See this story. One person in the state is registered “Americans Elect.” Americans Elect is no longer a qualified party in Oklahoma, because Oklahoma removes parties from … Continue reading