Here is the 27-page opinion in Rubin v Padilla, the California State Court of Appeals decision upholding the top-two system. The opinion shows that the three judges who signed the opinion are ignorant of two important points: (1) that federal … Continue reading
On January 29, the California State Court of Appeals ruled that California’s minor parties are not entitled to a trial, to present evidence showing that the top-two system injures voting rights of voters who wish to vote for minor parties … Continue reading
On January 29, the Ninth Circuit heard arguments in Arizona Libertarian Party v Bennett, 13-16254. The case is about the Arizona paper voter registration forms. The state law says only the two largest parties should be listed on the form, … Continue reading
On January 28, the New Hampshire House Election Law Committee heard HB 185, which would restore the straight-ticket device. The committee sent it to a subcommittee for further study. This probably means that it won’t pass this year. Thanks to … Continue reading
The Kansas House Elections Committee has introduced HB 2108, which would establish a straight-ticket device. Kansas repealed the device in 1923. The device is especially harmful to independent candidates, because they don’t get listed in the straight-ticket area of the … Continue reading
