San Diego Union Tribune Story Says Top-Two System Might Deprive Democrats of a Spot on the California Ballot for U.S. House, 49th District

This San Diego Union Tribune story says that because Congressmember Darrell Issa, a Republican, is retiring, there may be two strong Republicans running to replace him. Because there are also four strong Democrats running for the same seat, the story … Continue reading

Bill Moving Kentucky Gubernatorial Elections from Odd Years to Presidential Years Advances

On January 8, the Kentucky House Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs unanimously passed HB 23. It moves Kentucky elections for statewide state officials from the odd year just prior to a presidential election year, to presidential election … Continue reading

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Accepts Minor Party Request to Drop the County Distribution Requirement for Statewide Petitions

On January 11, a status conference was held in U.S. District Court in Constitution Party of Pennsylvania v Cortes, e.d., 5:12cv-2726. At the hearing the attorneys for Pennsylvania state government said they would consent to dropping the county distribution requirement … Continue reading