On November 29, the Socialist Party asked the Michigan Supreme Court to hear its ballot access case, Socialist Party of Michigan v Secretary of State, 142163. The lawsuit challenges Michigan law for requiring almost twice as many signatures for a … Continue reading
On December 7, the British House of Lords passed an amendment to the bill that sets up a May 5, 2011 vote in Great Britain on whether to use Instant Runoff Voting for House of Commons elections. The amendment says … Continue reading
On December 3, U.S. District Court Judge John D. Bates, a Bush Jr. appointee, held a hearing in Laroque v Holder, 10-0561. The case is in federal court in Washington, D.C. See this story. In 2008, the voters of Kinston, … Continue reading
On December 6, the Pennsylvania Attorney General filed this 34-page brief in the 3rd circuit in Constitution Party of Pennsylvania v Cortes. The brief is unusual because it puts all its arguments about the substance of the case in various … Continue reading
On December 6, New York city Mayor Michael Bloomberg, along with several civic organizations and state legislators and other political leaders, held a press conference to ask the New York legislature to improve some election laws. See this press release … Continue reading
