On election night, when most of the votes tallied and publicly announced were absentee votes, California’s Proposition 14 had 60.5% as of 9 p.m., and 59.5% as of 11 p.m. But Wednesday morning, it stands at 54.2%. This almost certainly … Continue reading
The closest statewide contest in California for any of the six parties is the Peace & Freedom Party’s gubernatorial contest. Carlos Alvarez, who is associated with the Party for Socialism and Liberation, has a slight lead over Stewart Alexander, who … Continue reading
Although the Louisiana legislature is expected to give final approval to return the state’s congressional elections to the system used 1998-2006, it is likely that the bill won’t take effect until 2011. See this story. The system used 1998-2006 calls … Continue reading
Here is a link to California election returns. Proposition 14, the top-two ballot measure, has 59.5% “Yes”. Proposition 15, to repeal the state law that bans public funding, is losing with 43.3%. California now has the most restrictive general election … Continue reading
The State, the daily newspaper for Columbia, South Carolina, has this editorial, urging Governor Mark Sanford to veto H.3746, the bill that makes it more difficult for independent candidates to get on the ballot. Thanks to Gregg Jocoy for the … Continue reading
