The U.S. Supreme Court has set October 1, the first day of the new court season, to hear Washington v Washington Republican Party, no. 06-730. This is the case over whether states may use “top-two” primaries in conjunction with party … Continue reading
On July 10, the California Senate Elections Committee passed both AB 1294 and AB 1662. The first lets non-charter cities and counties use Instant-Runoff Voting for elections for their own officers (currently, only charter cities and counties may do so). … Continue reading
On July 2, Zogby Polls released a poll that asked voters if they are happy with a system in which only two parties seem to be allowed to exist. 67% say they are dissatisfied with that system. 31% say they … Continue reading
On July 5, a motion for reconsideration was filed in Wasson v Bradbury. The U.S. District Court on June 20 had upheld Oregon’s law, making it illegal for primary voters to sign for an independent candidate.
On July 5, Connecticut SB 1311 was signed into law. It makes many election law changes. Among them, it expands fusion (“fusion” is the ability of two parties to jointly nominate the same candidate). Fusion has always been legal in … Continue reading
