On August 19, the Secretary of State of Georgia informed the Eleventh Circuit that he wishes to withdraw his request to reinstate Public Service Commissioner elections for the November 2022 ballot. The Eleventh Circuit approved his request. Therefore, the two … Continue reading
On August 19, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins should be on the ballot for re-election. Deal v Perkins. Here is the Opinion. The issue is whether the penalty for making clerical errors on candidacy … Continue reading
On August 19, the U.S. Supreme Court rebuked the Eleventh Circuit for staying a U.S. District Court on the subject of Georgia Public Service Commissioner elections. Georgia elects Public Service Commissioners on a statewide basis. In 2020 some Georgia voters … Continue reading
On August 16, the Pennsylvania House State Government Committee held a hearing on HB 1369, which would let independent voters choose a primary ballot. The bill is not clear as to whether voters registered in minor parties could also vote … Continue reading
This Anchorage Daily News story says the 2023 session of the legislature is likely to consider bills altering the top-four system. Thanks to Scott Kohlhaas for the link. … Continue reading
