On August 28, the reply briefs were filed from both sides in Cowen v Raffensperger, n.d., 1:17cv-4660. This is the case that challenges the Georgia law that requires a petition of 5% of the registered voters for the nominees of … Continue reading
On August 25, the California Democratic Party Executive Board endorsed Proportional Representation. The resolution says, in part, “Therefore be it resolved that the California Democratic Party supports the institution of proportional representation and multi-member districts to foster greater electoral representation, … Continue reading
Moscow, Russia holds an election for city council on September 8. The independent candidates, who were required to submit a petition of 3% of the electorate, have been kept off the ballot. That has led to extensive street protests. In … Continue reading
Saul Anuzis, a former Michigan Republican state chair, and Michael Steele, a former chair of the national Republican Party, here write that Republicans ought to support the National Popular Vote Plan. … Continue reading
On August 28, U.S. District Court Judge Emily C. Marks, a Trump appointee, issued an opinion in Libertarian Party of Alabama v Merrill, m.d., 2:19cv-69. The issue is whether the state violates the Constitution by its policy of giving a … Continue reading
