On January 10, the North Carolina legislature re-convened. Three Democratic State Senators introduced SB 702, which provides for an independent, non-partisan redistricting commission for U.S. House and legislative districting. They are Senators Erica Smith, Ben Clark, and Jeff Jackson. … Continue reading
On January 4, 2018, the Virginia State Board of Elections agreed to settle the lawsuit De La Fuente v Alcorn, e.d., 1:16cv-1201. The Board signed a consent decree, saying it will revise the presidential general election petition so that it … Continue reading
On January 9, congressmember Brendan Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) introduced HR 4742. It requires presidential nominees of political parties to have a health examination from a doctor who is under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Navy. It further requires that … Continue reading
The Federal Election Commission web page now has this handy set of links to all the election returns books the FEC has ever published. The election returns books always have the title “Federal Elections” followed by any particular election year. … Continue reading
On January 10, the Sixth Circuit issued a 24-page opinion in George v Hargett, 16-5563. The issue was how to interpret the Tennessee Constitution, which says, “If the people shall approve and ratify such amendment or amendments by a majority … Continue reading
