The December 1 issue of “Capital”, a leading internet news source for information about New York state government and politics, has this lengthy analysis of whether redistricting reform may pass the 2011 session of the New York state legislature. The … Continue reading
On December 4, the Tennessee Republican Party Executive Committee will vote on whether to endorse closed primaries for Tennessee. See this story. Thanks to Nancy Hanks for the link. Presumably, if the party backs the idea, the party would try … Continue reading
Voters in Fort Collins, Colorado, will probably vote in April 2011 on whether they wish to use Instant Runoff Voting in city elections. If the measure passes, it would first be used in 2013. See this story. … Continue reading
The Conservative Party, and the Christian Party, have both recently filed paperwork with the California Secretary of State, indicating that they intend to qualify for the California ballot. In California, ever since 1950, all new parties that have qualified for … Continue reading
On November 24, Annie Lee Cooper died at the age of 100. She is remembered for what she did, and what was done to her, in 1965 in Selma, when she tried to register to vote. See this story. Thanks … Continue reading
