The Ontario provincial election of October 10 featured a ballot question, asking voters if they wish to switch to proportional representation. It only got 37%. It needed 60% in order to win. The previous post saying it got 54% was … Continue reading
New Hampshire HB 48, which eases ballot access for parties, has a third subcommittee hearing, on October 17. This meeting will probably settle on what exactly should be in the bill. … Continue reading
Oregon supporters of the “top-two” primary system are circulating an initiative petition to put that idea before Oregon voters in November 2008. Meanwhile, the State Supreme Court is receiving briefs, arguing over what the ballot title ought to be. Supporters … Continue reading
On October 10, the St. Joseph County, Indiana, Green Party persuaded the county Elections Board to revise the system for counting write-in votes. The new system will enable Greens to know how many write-in votes they receive on election night. … Continue reading
On October 10, Ontario voters chose a new provincial government. In addition, they were asked if they want to use proportional representation for future provincial legislative elections. Exit polls and early returns indicate that the question received support from only … Continue reading
