Democratic Interest Groups Consider Campaigning Against Some Democrats in California Primary, to Avoid Being Shut Out of November Election

This Sacramento Bee story says some well-funded Democratic interest groups are considering campaigning against some Democratic candidates for U.S. House in California, to lessen the chances that the top-two system will cause a complete absence of Democrats on the November … Continue reading →

New Mexico Political Journal Describes History of Law Concerning Straight-Ticket Device in New Mexico

This article in the New Mexico Political Journal gives the history behind New Mexico’s law regarding straight-ticket devices on general election ballots. The legislature in 2001 repealed the authorization for a straight-ticket device. But, even afterwards, New Mexico’s former Secretary … Continue reading →