Michigan has unusually severe petition requirements for primaries for some statewide offices and U.S. House. According to this story, three Republican candidates for U.S. House, and five Republican gubernatorial candidates, have been told they don’t have enough valid signatures. One … Continue reading
Richard Winger
This California Politico news story says that to an increasing extent, the California top-two system encourages incumbents to attack their stronger opponent, in hopes of boosting a weaker opponent, by insincere media ad campaigns. For example, a Democrat will boost … Continue reading
On May 23, the losing side in Migliori v Lehigh County Board of Elections asked the Third Circuit to stay its own decision. The issue is whether mail ballots in which the voter forgot to add the date of signing … Continue reading
On May 23, the New York State Board of Elections filed this brief in League of Women Voters of New York v Kosinski, s.d., 1:22cv-4084. The issue is whether the statewide primaries should be held on June 28 or August … Continue reading
Beau Tremitiere has this article in The Bulwark, noting the similiarity between the use of fusion in the 1890’s by the Peoples Party, and the current Utah US Senate race. The Utah Democratic Party has endorsed independent candidate Evan McMullin. … Continue reading