On April 29, the California Supreme Court refused to hear Rubin v Padilla, the case filed by three of California’s minor parties that charges the top-two system injures voting rights in the general election. It is conceivable that the case … Continue reading
Reboot Illinois is about to launch a petition drive to place an initiative on the November 2016 ballot that would set up a nonpartisan commission to draw legislative district boundaries. See this story. The group tried in 2014 but did … Continue reading
The Republican Party of Puerto Rico and the Democratic Party of Puerto Rico will hold presidential primaries on March 13, 2016. Puerto Rico also had presidential primaries in 2008, 2000, and 1992. March 13, 2016 is a Sunday. … Continue reading
Montana SB 279 has become law. It provides that in November 2016, the voters will vote on whether they want to amend the election law, to require a special election for U.S. Senate, when a seat becomes vacant. Current law … Continue reading
A conference will be held in Chicago on the weekend of May 2-3 titled, “Electoral Action Conference: Future of Left & Independent Politics.” It will be at 300 So. Ashland Ave., Chicago, a building that houses several labor union offices. … Continue reading
