Tucson, Arizona, is the only city in Arizona that uses partisan elections for its own Mayor and City Council elections. According to this news story, the city is likely to sue the state, in order to preserve its partisan elections. … Continue reading
In 2008, California voters passed an initiative to set up a non-partisan commission for redistricting state legislative districts. Ordinary citizens have a chance to serve on the Redistricting Commission, and there are slots reserved for people who are registered voters, … Continue reading
When the Oklahoma legislature convenes in January 2010, it will consider HB 1072, which lowers the number of signatures for a political party to get on the ballot. The bill has already passed overwhelmingly in both houses, but because the … Continue reading
Mainstream media in New England is giving considerable publicity to Lincoln Chaffee’s independent candidacy for Rhode Island Governor in 2010. Here is an article from the Boston Globe about Chaffee, dated July 19. Also on July 31, newspapers reported that … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Citizens United v Federal Election Commission on September 9. The case concerns the McCain-Feingold campaign spending law. Amici curiae briefs are due by the end of the day, Friday, July 31. Already there seem … Continue reading
