On March 11, the Nebraska Senate overwhelmingly defeated a proposed constitutional amendment, to lower the number of signatures to get an initiative on the ballot. See this story. Thanks to Ballot Box News for the link. … Continue reading
Ever since 1976, Michigan has had public funding in place for candidates for Governor. Candidates who raise at least $75,000 are entitled to public funding. This year, however, the fund (which is financed from a $3 checkoff on state income … Continue reading
On March 12, a California Superior Court Judge revised Proposition 14’s ballot title and description. The ballot label will say, “Elections. Increase Right to Participate in Primary Elections”. Then, in smaller print, “Reforms the primary election process for congressional, statewide, … Continue reading
On March 12, the local Chambers of Commerce in southeast Los Angeles County held a forum on several ballot measures, including Proposition 14, the “top-two open primary” measure. The local chambers of commerce who sponsored the meeting include the Chambers … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Christian Legal Society v Martinez, 08-1371, on April 19, 2010. Although this case is not an election law case, it is a freedom of association case, and those cases always impact on the law … Continue reading
