Kansas HB 2108 would bring back the straight-ticket device, which was abolished in 1923. Even though the Secretary of State, Kris Kobach, supports the bill, it seems likely that it won’t pass. Other Kobach election law bills are moving ahead, … Continue reading
One of the UKIP’s two members of the British House of Commons is advocating electoral reform, which probably means either ranked-choice voting or proportional representation. See this story. Thanks to Thomas Jones for the link. … Continue reading
The February 28 issue of the Tulsa World has this editorial, advocating that the legislature pass HB 2181, which eases the petition requirement for newly-qualifying parties. Thanks to E. Zachary Knight for the link. … Continue reading
On February 27, the Ohio Libertarian Party requested a ruling from a U.S. District Court that the Court keep the party on the ballot for the 2015 local partisan elections. The party is awaiting a ruling from the same court … Continue reading
On February 27, a Superior Court in North Carolina ruled that a trial is needed to determine if the new law, requiring voters at the polls to show government photo-ID, violates the State Constitution. See this story. The case is … Continue reading
