A “certificate of ascertainment” is a document filed by each jurisdiction that elects presidential electors. Under Title 3, section 6, of the U.S. Code, these documents must be signed by the Governor and filed with the National Archives. Here is … Continue reading
The film footage at the top of this news story shows the initial results when the Colorado electors met. The presiding officer says that eight votes have been cast for Hillary Clinton, and one invalid vote has been cast that … Continue reading
Here is the cert petition in Sarvis v Alcorn, the case over the Virginia law that always puts the Republican and Democratic nominees on the top of the ballot. The case number is 16-781. … Continue reading
See this story about the electoral college vote in Olympia, Washington. It says the Secretary of State plans to enforce a $1,000 fine against each of the four. This is actually good news for those who believe the courts should … Continue reading
Ohio law says a party that polled 3% or more for President in 2016 is entitled to party status. Gary Johnson polled 3.17% of the presidential vote in Ohio last month, and on December 2, the Libertarian Party asked the … Continue reading
