Steve Chapman, a member of the Chicago Tribune editorial board, has this Chicago Tribune op-ed, making the case for expanding the membership of the U.S. House. … Continue reading
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On April 26, the California State Senate unanimously passed SB 103. IT provides that presidential electors who do not vote for the candidate they are expected to vote for will be replaced immediately after casting their vote in mid-December. It … Continue reading
On April 28, supporters of the initiative process in Missouri held a demonstration outside the state capitol, to pressure the legislature not to pass bills making it far more difficult to qualify a statewide initiative. See this story. Thanks to … Continue reading
On April 28, a state trial court ruled that the recount of the Maricopa County, Arizona presidential vote must be conducted without secrecy. The case had been filed by the Arizona Democratic Party. See this story. … Continue reading
On April 27, the Minnesota Senate amended the State Government Omnibus bill, SF 1831/HF 1952, to add an amendment banning local governments from using ranked choice voting. Thanks to Fairvote Minnesota for this news. The Minnesota Senate has a Republican … Continue reading