The California Secretary of State here lists the parties that invited independent voters to vote in their primaries for the period 2004 through 2012. This proves that before the top-two system was put into effect, independent voters could vote in … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
Here is the 27-page opinion in Rubin v Padilla, the California State Court of Appeals decision upholding the top-two system. The opinion shows that the three judges who signed the opinion are ignorant of two important points: (1) that federal … Continue reading
On January 29, the California State Court of Appeals ruled that California’s minor parties are not entitled to a trial, to present evidence showing that the top-two system injures voting rights of voters who wish to vote for minor parties … Continue reading
On January 29, the Ninth Circuit heard arguments in Arizona Libertarian Party v Bennett, 13-16254. The case is about the Arizona paper voter registration forms. The state law says only the two largest parties should be listed on the form, … Continue reading
On January 28, the New Hampshire House Election Law Committee heard HB 185, which would restore the straight-ticket device. The committee sent it to a subcommittee for further study. This probably means that it won’t pass this year. Thanks to … Continue reading