The period October 12-15 will make election law news. In California, Governor Schwarzenegger must sign or veto three election laws. One makes it more difficult for initiatives to get on the ballot; one makes it easier for write-in votes to … Continue reading
The Ontario provincial election of October 10 featured a ballot question, asking voters if they wish to switch to proportional representation. It only got 37%. It needed 60% in order to win. The previous post saying it got 54% was … Continue reading
New Hampshire HB 48, which eases ballot access for parties, has a third subcommittee hearing, on October 17. This meeting will probably settle on what exactly should be in the bill. … Continue reading
Oregon supporters of the “top-two” primary system are circulating an initiative petition to put that idea before Oregon voters in November 2008. Meanwhile, the State Supreme Court is receiving briefs, arguing over what the ballot title ought to be. Supporters … Continue reading
Oregon supporters of the “top-two” primary system are circulating an initiative petition to put that idea before Oregon voters in November 2008. Meanwhile, the State Supreme Court is receiving briefs, arguing over what the ballot title ought to be. Supporters … Continue reading
