On the evening of June 1, the Nevada legislature passed SB 212, which provides for a distribution requirement for statewide initiatives. For 2010, the bill would provide that a substantial number of signatures come from each of the three U.S. … Continue reading
On June 1, the California Assembly passed AB 1121, the bill to let 10 general law cities or counties use Instant-Runoff Voting for their own elections. Thanks to Rob Dickinson for the news. The vote was 45-30. … Continue reading
The June 1 print issue of the New York Times has this op-ed by Bob Barr, Libertarian Party presidential nominee last year. Barr argues that the U.S. Supreme Court should honor the habeas corpus petition filed by Troy Davis, who … Continue reading
San Jose, the 10th most populous city in the United States, is considering using Instant-Runoff Voting for its own elections. Since it is a charter city, under California law, it is free to do this if it wishes. The San … Continue reading
On May 29, the Illinois Green Party issued a press release, asking Governor Pat Quinn to veto HB 723, which makes it more difficult for ballot-qualified parties to nominate candidates. Specifically, if ballot-qualified parties wish to nominate someone after the … Continue reading
