The 9th circuit heard oral argument in Lemons v Bradbury, 08-35209, on July 8, 2008, on an expedited schedule. The case concerns whether a voter has a due process right to have his or her signature counted on a petition. … Continue reading
Americans for Redistricting Reform has just come into existence, to push for non-partisan redistricting, especially of U.S. House districts. See its webpage here. It has endorsements from most of the leading organizations that advocate for particular election law reforms. Thanks … Continue reading
The Massachusetts Senate passed the National Popular Vote Plan bill on the evening of July 30, by a voice vote. The bill is H 4952. However, the bill still isn’t completely through the legislature until both houses vote to transmit … Continue reading
West Virginia and North Carolina are tied for having the nation’s second-highest presidential petition requirements (each requires a petition of 2% of the last vote in a presidential election year). Only Oklahoma is worse, at 3% of the last presidential … Continue reading
The Massachusetts Senate had been expected to take up the National Popular Vote Plan bill on July 29, but the vote has been postponed until July 30. The bill is H 4952. UPDATE: it didn’t get a vote on July … Continue reading
