On February 11, the Board of the ACLU of Northern California resolved to oppose Proposition 14, the “top-two open primary” that is on the ballot in June 2010. The ACLU had also opposed a similar measure in California in 2004, … Continue reading
On February 17, the U.S. Supreme Court asked Florida to file a response brief in Citizens for Police Accountability Political Committee v Browning, 09-861. The issue is whether Florida is violating the Constitution by permitting exit pollsters to work within … Continue reading
On February 16, U.S. District Court Judge Irma Gonzalez enjoined a San Diego city ordinance that makes it illegal for political parties to contribute any money to candidates for city office. All California city elections are non-partisan. Thalheimer v City … Continue reading
Washington state currently lets each county decide whether to use all-mail ballots, or whether to maintain old-fashioned polling places. However, every county in the state except Pierce County now uses only mail ballots. On February 15, the Washington House passed … Continue reading
Frederic von Anholt says he will file paperwork on February 18 with the California Secretary of State, in preparation for for his independent candidacy for Governor. The petitioning period does not begin until April and runs through August. He will … Continue reading
