In 2013, Kshama Sawant was elected in a non-partisan Seattle city election for City Council. She is running for re-election this year. This story says some Seattle Democrats favor inviting her to party-sponsored debates, but other Democrats object. Washington state … Continue reading
The Bloomberg View editorial says that British Prime Minister David Cameron “should make a priority of electoral reform”, and explains why Britain needs proportional representation. Thanks to Rob Richie for the link. … Continue reading
On May 15, the Michigan Senate Elections & Government Reform Committee passed SB 329. Here is a description of the bill. IT would say that if a municipal city clerk misinformed candidates for city office about the deadline for them … Continue reading
On May 15, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed SB 228, which makes it possible for most Florida adult citizen residents to register to vote on-line.
On May 12, the Montana Republican Party voluntarily withdrew part of its lawsuit concerning the Montana open primary. The party had asked the Ninth Circuit to rule that the state cannot force the party to elect local party officers in … Continue reading
