Vermont S. 108, which would provide that Instant-Runoff voting be used in congressional general elections, is likely to advance during the first half of February. The bill passed the Senate last year, and also the House policy committee last year. … Continue reading
On January 23, Libertarian Party of Tennessee v Thompson was filed. It is case 3:08cv-63 in U.S. District Court in Nashville, and was assigned by Judge William J. Haynes, a Clinton appointee. … Continue reading
The Washington House Government Committee heard testimony on HB 1534, a bill to improve ballot access for minor parties and independent candidates, on January 23. Eight people testified in favor, and no one testified against. The committee seemed favorably disposed. … Continue reading
On January 23, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to re-hear the Carl Romanelli lawsuit, concerning whether the Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate in 2006 is responsible for paying the court costs of the people who challenged his petition. However, … Continue reading
On January 23, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to re-hear the Carl Romanelli lawsuit, concerning whether the Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate in 2006 is responsible for paying the court costs of the people who challenged his petition. However, … Continue reading
