The July 22 issue of the Sacramento Bee has this editorial on the National Popular Vote Plan bill and the electoral college. Many newspapers have editorialized about the National Popular Vote Plan, but this editorial is noteworthy because of its … Continue reading
On July 21, three judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, rejected the motion of the Board of Elections to summarily rule against the Libertarian Party, in Libertarian Party v D.C. Board of Elections, 11-7029. The Court will … Continue reading
In early April 2011, bills were introduced in both houses of Congress to provide for public funding of congressional candidates. They are S 750 and HR 1404. The bills do not discriminate for or against any candidate based on party … Continue reading
The July 21 Sacramento Bee has this op-ed by Kris Novoselic and Rob Richie, advocating that states and other units of government use either proportional representation, or cumulative voting, or instant runoff voting, instead of the “winner-take-all” system so prevalent … Continue reading
On July 21, independent gubernatorial candidate Gatewood Galbraith submitted his ballot access petition in Kentucky. See this story. The only other minor party or independent candidate petition circulating in this year’s Kentucky state elections is the Libertarian Party petition for … Continue reading
