Alabama law requires a party to poll 20% of the vote for any office, in order to be on the ballot automatically, without submitting a petition. In November 2014, the Constitution Party polled over 20% of the vote for a … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2015
According to this story, the lawsuit filed in 2014 by the Utah Republican Party and the Utah Constitution Party will not be settled by mediation. The case is Utah Republican Party v Governor Gary Herbert, 2:14cv-876. The issues are the … Continue reading
On November 3, Seattle voters will decide whether to pass measure I-122. It would set up public funding for candidates for city office. All Seattle city office elections are non-partisan. See this story. If the measure passes, all registered voters … Continue reading
The Daily Northwestern, a daily newspaper published by students at Northwestern University, has this op-ed advocating that the U.S. use proportional representation for congressional elections. The paper is considered one of the best student newspapers in the nation, and it … Continue reading
Political scientists Ray LaRaja and Brian Schaffner here make a case for easing limits on donations to political parties, both to lessen corruption and ease polarization. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link. … Continue reading