On May 8, a federal lawsuit was filed charging that the ratio between California voters and the number of legislators is so extreme, that Californians effectively do not have a voice in their state legislature. With only 40 State Senators … Continue reading
Richard Winger
British Columbia held an election on Tuesday, May 9. The results: Liberal 43, New Democratic 41, Green 3. Previously the Green Party had only one seat. See this story. It is possible one seat will be changed by a recount. … Continue reading
A Libertarian Party, also named Jose Marti Party, has been organized in Cuba. See this story. … Continue reading
On May 8, the Oklahoma legislature passed SB 323, which generally doubles filing fees. The worst effect is on presidential independent candidates. The bill doubles that filing fee from $17,500 to $35,000. … Continue reading
On May 9, the California League of Women Voters and other voting rights organizations sued various California public officials over the state’s apparent failure to comply with the federal motor-voter law. That law requires that states have a combined form … Continue reading