Utah will not hold a presidential primary in 2016, even though it did so in all years 2000-2012. The Deseret News has this op-ed by Political Science Professor Richard Davis, deploring the lack of a presidential primary. No one knows … Continue reading
On April 29, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in Williams-Yulee v Florida Bar Association, 13-1499. Here is the opinion, written by Chief Justice John Roberts. The vote is 5-4. The opinion upholds a Florida rule that bars judicial … Continue reading
The Southern Brooklyn Democratic Club has endorsed the Green Party nominee for U.S. House, 11th district. The special election is May 5. See this story. … Continue reading
On April 28, Washington, D.C., held special elections to fill two vacancies on the City Council. Here are the results. Party labels appeared on the ballot but parties did not have nominees. In the 4th district race, there were 12 … Continue reading
The Nevada Assembly Legislative Operations and Elections Committee will hear SB 499 on Tuesday, May 5. This is the bill that improves the petition deadline for newly-qualifying parties from April to June, and the independent non-presidential deadline from February to … Continue reading
