On January 27, the California Supreme Court issued this opinion on redistricting. The court ruled that the State Senate district boundaries in force in 2012 will be the boundaries drawn by the Redistricting Commisison. Thus, the Republican Party-backed referendum petition … Continue reading
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Ever since 1979, Lyndon LaRouche has held himself out as a Democrat, and his organization has recruited candidates for Congress and other important office to run in Democratic Party primaries. The organization continues this activity. Here is a story about … Continue reading
On January 26, the Virginia House Privileges and Elections Committee passed HB 1132, to allow write-in votes in primaries. Virginia already permits write-in votes in general elections. It is ironic that at the same time Virginia is adding write-in space … Continue reading
In 2011, the Arizona Secretary of State’s omnibus election law bill, HB 2304, included a section to let voters sign nominating petitions on-line. Arizona implements this new law on February 1. Candidates seeking a place on a party primary ballot, … Continue reading
As noted earlier, on January 25 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the legislative district boundaries are unconstitutional, but has not yet explained the basis for its opinion. State legislators feel they can’t work on a new plan until they … Continue reading