Article I, section 6, of the U.S. Constitution says, “No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States…the Emolument whereof shall have been … Continue reading
On June 22, California holds a special State Senate election to fill the vacancy in the 15th district. Only four candidates will appear on the ballot: Republican Assemblymember Sam Blakeslee; Democratic former Assemblymember John Laird; Libertarian Mark Hinkle; and independent … Continue reading
A “primary screen-out” is a law that says voters who voted in a partisan primary may not then sign an independent candidate’s petition. There are no such restrictions left in any state, except Texas; and also Nebraska has a primary … Continue reading
Tom Del Beccaro has this article in Fox & Hounds blog, about the press conference held in Sacramento on May 11 concerning Proposition 14. The press conference was held to highlight statements of opposition to Proposition 14. Spokespeople for each … Continue reading
On May 11, the Colorado Senate passed HB 1271 on third reading. Before passing it, the Senate re-amended it so that it matches the version passed earlier by the House. The only difference in the two versions had been the … Continue reading
