On April 17, the Florida Senate Ethics & Elections Committee passed SB1010, to provide a presidential primary a week after the New Hampshire primary. The Senate Committee amended the bill so that it includes funding to eliminate electronic vote-counting machines … Continue reading
When the voters of Ontario Province go to the polls on October 10 to elect a new provincial government, they will also be voting on whether to use Mixed Member Proportional Representation. This will be the first time Ontario voters … Continue reading
On April 17, Springfield, Illinois held its city elections. Voters overwhelmingly approved a measure to use Instant-Runoff Voting for overseas absentees voters, in elections at which an old-fashioned run-off is normal. Over 90% of the voters voted for the idea. … Continue reading
On April 17, the California Assembly Elections Committee passed AB 1662, AB 1294, and AB 583. AB 1662 authorizes use of Instant-Runoff Voting for overseas voters (military and civilian), in any election for which a run-off is potentially required (such … Continue reading
On April 11, the Montana Senate State Administration Committee tabled HB 797, which had earlier passed the House. It moved the presidential primary from June to February. … Continue reading
