Initiatives to eliminate the ability of political parties to nominate candidates have been defeated in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and South Dakota. The Alaska vote on whether to repeal top-four is still too close to call. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
In almost every state that has reported any election returns, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is placing third, if he is on the ballot in that state. However, he is only on the ballot in states that have half the electorate. … Continue reading
Rob Richie has this essay at Election Law Blog, describing some of the efforts by major parties to either boost or damage various minor party presidential campaigns. … Continue reading
During the morning of election day, Saratoga County, New York polling places had a sign saying, “Please note: No Write-ins are allowed for this election. If you choose to write in the name of a candidate, it will be considered … Continue reading
Dixville Notch is famous for holding elections between midnight and 1 a.m. on election day, so the results are always known before the rest of the U.S. votes. Each New Hampshire town sets its own voting hours. The town has … Continue reading