Professor Rick Hasen, a prominent professor of law, a specialist in election law, and a California Democrat, has published this criticism of Americans Elect at Politico. His three main points are: (1) Americans Elect says its voters will choose a … Continue reading
On November 8, the voters of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Portland, Maine, used Instant Runoff Voting for the first time, to elect city officials. St. Paul elected some city council members (from districts), and Portland elected a Mayor. Voters in … Continue reading
On November 11, the Michigan Secretary of State released the names of candidates who will be on the February 28, 2012 presidential primary ballots. Here is the Republican list, which includes eleven candidates. The link also includes the Democratic list. … Continue reading
The 2012 Green Party presidential convention will be in Baltimore. Thanks to Brian Bittner for this news. The dates, which had already been established, are July 13-15, 2012. … Continue reading
After the 2010 census, the Illinois legislature drew new boundaries for U.S. House and legislative districts. The Democratic Party controls both houses of the legislature and holds the Governor’s chair, so the plan, not surprisingly, was drawn to maximize advantages … Continue reading
