California State Senator Ben Allen has introduced SCA 2. It would amend the State Constitution to change how recall elections are held. Currently, if a recall petition is successful, a recall election is held that simultaneously asks if the office-holder … Continue reading
According to this Politico story, New Hampshire may not set the date of its 2020 presidential primary until late in 2019. The story notes that the state is capable of waiting as late as December 2019. … Continue reading
On December 24, outgoing Maine Congressman Bruce Poliquin said he will dismiss his lawsuit against Ranked Choice Voting. Although the First Circuit had denied injunctive relief on December 21, the case was still alive at that point. … Continue reading
On November 29, 2018, U.S. District Court Judge Kimberly Mueller dismissed the lawsuit Citizens for Fair Representation v Padilla, e.d., 2:17cv-973. The eleven-page opinion says none of the plaintiffs has standing, because the problem complained of is common to virtually … Continue reading
On Friday, December 21, the First Circuit denied a request by outgoing Maine Congressman Bruce Poliquin to block the Secretary of State from certifying the election returns in the U.S. House, 2nd district, race. Baber v Dunlap, 18-2250. This does … Continue reading
