Assuming the Arizona initiative for a top-two open primary has enough signatures, it will be on the November 2012 Arizona ballot this way: Proposition _ (the number has not yet been assigned). Proposed Amendment to the Constitution by the Initiative … Continue reading
On July 25, the Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments in the case over whether a particular statewide referendum petition is valid. The state Canvassing Board had invalidated the petition on the grounds that the law requires 14 point type and … Continue reading
Seth Moulton, an independent with good credentials who considered whether to become an independent candidate for U.S. House in Massachusetts this year, announced on July 26 that he will not run. See this story. The only reason he ever considered … Continue reading
The American Bar Association, Section of State and Local Government Law, has just published the Second Edition of “America Votes!”. It is described as “A Guide to Modern Election Law and Voting Rights.” The second edition, unlike the first edition, … Continue reading
On July 26, the Oklahoma Elections Board held its regular lottery to determine the order of parties on the November ballot. See this story. Democrats will appear first, followed by Republicans and then Americans Elect. However, it is still possible … Continue reading
