The New York Times has this picture and story about a “write-in vote” etched in a freshly-poured concrete sidewalk. … Continue reading
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On November 30, Ralph Nader asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his ballot access case from Hawaii. The case is Nader v Cronin, 10-728. The case originated in 2004, and challenges the Hawaii policy that requires six times as … Continue reading
On November 29, the California Supreme Court asked California’s Attorney General to file a response brief in Field v Bowen, S188436. This is the case that challenges two particular problems with the implementing law for California’s top-two system. One of … Continue reading
Illinois has always had an open primary. Illinois has never asked voters to choose a party when they fill out voter registration forms. Illinois primary rules require voters at the polls on primary day to publicly ask for one party’s … Continue reading
November 30 is the first day for petitions to be challenged in Chicago. All Chicago city elections are non-partisan, but that does not mean there are no ballot access hurdles for candidates. See this story. … Continue reading