On November 17, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the state’s old definition of “party” is constitutional. The case is Green Party of Alaska v State, no. S-11964. The old definition of “party” existed between 1984 and 2004. It … Continue reading
Rhode Island has had a party called the Cool Moose Party since 1994. At the November 7, 2006 election, its founder, attorney Robert J. Healey, polled 13.4% of the vote for Lieutenant Governor. He campaigned on a pledge to try … Continue reading
All four ballot measures to institute alternative voting systems passed on November 7. Oakland, California, passed IRV for city office by 68%. Minneapolis passed IRV for city office by 65%. Two more advanced forms seem to have passed narrowly. In … Continue reading
On November 1, the Ohio Secretary of State signed a consent order, settling the lawsuit The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless v Blackwell, sou. dist., C2-06-896. Absentee ballots received by mail that contain the voter’s date of birth, address … Continue reading
Alabama and Pennsylvania minor party activists this year will insist that their write-in votes be tallied, and will sue if their demands are not fulfilled. They hope to persuade elections officials to become allies, in the fight for better ballot … Continue reading
