On June 25, Kentucky held a special election to fill the vacant State House seat, 56th district. The results: Democrat James Kay 44.0%, Republican Lyon Crews 34.4%; independent John-Mark Hack 21.6%. When this same seat had been filled in November … Continue reading
Although the North Carolina legislature is controlled by Republican majorities in both houses, the two houses are feuding with each over budgetary issues. As a result, the President of the State Senate has blocked action on all bills that have … Continue reading
On June 26, Texas Congressman Marc Veasey, who is African-American, and eight other plaintiffs filed a new lawsuit against the Texas photo-ID law for voters at the polls. Veasey v Perry, 2:13-cv-193, southern district. Some of the plaintiffs are voters … Continue reading
On June 27, the New Jersey Senate passed AB 4237, which moves this year’s election for state and local office from October 16 to November 5. Governor Chris Christie already set the special U.S. Senate election for October 16. Therefore, … Continue reading
Krist Novoselic, chair of FairVote, has this Salon article, advocating cumulative voting, limited voting, and ranked-choice voting to defend representation for all minorities, ethnic, racial, and political. … Continue reading
