On April 7, the Louisiana House and Governmental Affairs Committee passed HB 292 unanimously. It would convert Congressional elections from a semi-closed system, to a “top-two” system. The first round would be in November. If no one got a majority … Continue reading
On April 7, Vermont Governor Jim Douglas announced that he will not veto S. 117, the bill that moves the primary from September to August. Governor Douglas doesn’t approve of the bill, but he is letting it become law without … Continue reading
In November 2008, the voters of Kinston, North Carolina, voted to convert city elections from partisan to non-partisan. However, the U.S. Justice Department, Voting Rights Section, refused to allow the change. Now advocates of non-partisan elections have filed a lawsuit … Continue reading
Jeb Inge has this interesting commentary on why Tea Party activists ought to transform their movement into an actual political party. … Continue reading
Brian Doyle, a candidate for U.S. House in the Democratic primary in South Carolina’s 3rd district, filed a lawsuit on January 27, challenging the Democratic Party’s refusal to let him file in the primary and also challenging the party’s refusal … Continue reading
