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The Chicago Tribune has yet another editorial on the subject of the Illinois ballot access law for independent and minor party candidates for U.S. House. See it here. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On July 14, the city council of Irvine, California, voted to ask voters in November 2026 if the city should use Ranked Choice Voting for elections for Mayor and City Council. Irvine has a population of 300,000 and is one … Continue reading
The Alabama Constitution says an individual must have lived in the state seven years, in order to be eligible to run for Governor. On July 21, the Alabama Supreme Court expedited the lawsuit State ex rel Dorgan v Tuberville, SC-2026-0540. … Continue reading
On July 13, the U.S. House unanimously passed HR 3535. It makes it illegal for someone who is not living legally in the U.S. to contribute money to a state or local ballot measure, a referendum, or a recall. The … Continue reading
Law Professor Richard Pildes here presents a plan to add 150 more members of the U.S. House. The new members would be elected statewide, or possibly in large regions of each state that would elect 3 or 4 members. The … Continue reading