The October 29 issue of the Lexington (Kentucky) Herald-Leader has this op-ed by Howard Dean, advocating Instant Runoff Voting. Dean is former chair of the Democratic National Committee, and has been advocating IRV for many years. … Continue reading
admin
On October 28, the Nevada Supreme Court issued a 6-page opinion in Fasano v Ashjian, 56040, holding the appeal moot. The case had been filed by Tim Fasano, Independent American Party nominee for U.S. Senate, to remove Scott Ashjian from … Continue reading
On October 28, several Minnesota organizations jointly filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, seeking the ability to have their members, who would be both ordinary voters and poll watchers, wear certain kinds of buttons or shirts. Specifically, Election Integrity … Continue reading
On October 28, the Field Poll released a gubernatorial poll for California. The poll did not mention all 6 candidates on the ballot. It merely asked respondents if they favor the Democratic nominee, the Republican nominee, or a minor party … Continue reading
California is one of the states that must ask for U.S. Justice Department approval before it alters its election laws. On August 16, 2010, California had forwarded a copy of the new “top-two” law that goes into effect in 2011, … Continue reading