Voters in 9 states are voting on ballot measures that would alter election laws. Instant-Runoff Voting is being considered in two cities in California (Oakland and Davis), Minneapolis, and Pierce County, Washington (which includes Tacoma). Massachusetts is voting on whether … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Federal courts in Ohio took the rare action of issuing orders on a weekend, October 28-29. As reported earlier, a U.S. District Court had blocked Ohio’s law on ID for absentee voters. One reason for this is that Ohio drivers … Continue reading
The Wyoming Tribune-Eagle published a poll on October 29 for the U.S. House seat. The results: Republican Barbara Cubin 44%, Democrat Gary Trauner 40%, Libertarian Thomas Rankin 5%, undecided 11%. The Libertarian Party is the only party that has been … Continue reading
On September 7, the Maine Supreme Court ruled that parties are free to choose substitute nominees who are not members of that party. In July 2006, the Republican who had won the primary for State Senate, district 10, had resigned. … Continue reading
California has a program under which high schools and middle schools (grades 7-12) may study a current election, and then the students vote in a mock election. The Secretary of State received these results this year on October 24, and … Continue reading