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On June 17, the New York State Senate passed SB 4586, which would use instant run-off voting for party primaries in New York city for the offices of Mayor, Public Advocate, and Comptroller. Here is the text of the bill. … Continue reading
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On June 18, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in Reed v Town of Gilbert Arizona, 13-502. The decision is unanimous as to the result. The decision strikes down a town ordinance that says the purpose of the sign … Continue reading
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office has told independent gubernatorial candidate Drew Curtis that he can only get on the ballot with a paper petition. Curtis was hoping to use electronic signatures, which are permitted for some other state purposes. … Continue reading
According to this story, the New York bills to move the presidential primary from February 2 to April 26 face opposition because April 26, 2016, will be in Passover week. None of the presidential primary bills have made any headway … Continue reading
On Wednesday, June 17, the New York legislature decided not to adjourn that date, but to also sit on Thursday, June 18, and possibly Friday. This will give more time for one of the bills on the timing of the … Continue reading