Paul Johnson, a leader in the 2012 effort to pass a top-two initiative in Arizona, now is working on a new initiative that would remove party labels from the ballot for all office except President. He hasn’t drafted the measure … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Fairvote Minnesota has produced this 35-second spoof of top-two systems. Thanks to Rob Richie for the link. … Continue reading
The Socialist Party national convention convened today (October 16) in Milwaukee. On Saturday, October 17, the party will chose a national ticket. The frontrunners appear to be Emidio “Mimi” Soltysik for President and Angela Walker for Vice-President.
The Hill has this article criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court for its failure to protect voting rights for voters who want to vote for minor party and independent candidates. The author is Richard Winger. … Continue reading
The ACLU of Connecticut is actively talking with state officials about the state’s ban on out-of-state circulators. There is some hope that the ban will be relaxed in time for 2016 petitioning. Minor party and independent candidate petitions can’t circulate … Continue reading