This lengthy story in the Kansas City Star examines three aspects of U.S. presidential elections, and suggests all are flawed. The article discusses how parties nominate presidential candidates, the electoral college, and general election presidential debates. The story suggests that … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On October 4, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Pitman refused to put Rocky De La Fuente on the Texas ballot as an independent candidate for President. He said De La Fuente is not likely to prevail on the merits that … Continue reading
The Election Law Blog has this post, linking to a compendium of laws concerning presidential electors. Some states have laws instructing presidential electors to vote in a certain way. Sometimes these laws instruct the electors to vote for the presidential … Continue reading
Election law professor Edward Foley here writes about the possibility that the Republican National Committee might ask all its presidential electors to vote for Michael Pence for President, even if Donald Trump remains the Republican presidential nominee. Thanks to Rick … Continue reading
The New York times has this op-ed by former Vermont Governor Howard Dean, advocating instant runoff voting. … Continue reading