Current New York law provides that if no one receives at least 40% of the vote for a New York city mayoral primary, a run-off primary is held. According to this story, the entrance of former Congressman Anthony Weiner into … Continue reading
On May 22, the Oregon Senate Rules Committee passed SB 146, an omnibus election law bill. It now provides that parties that meet the vote test remain ballot-qualified for two elections, not just one election. Thanks to Blair Bobier for … Continue reading
On May 15, the Illinois legislature passed HB 226. It says that 17-year-olds can register to vote in advance of any primary, if they will be age 18 by the time of the general election. Because the Illinois primary, for … Continue reading
On June 6, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Pappas v Farr, 12-1080. This is a California election contest case. In 2008, two candidates ran against each other for Santa Barbara County Supervisor. The final results were … Continue reading
On May 22, a U.S. District Court in Arizona denied reconsideration in Arizona Libertarian Party v Bennett, 4:11cv-856. This is the case in which the Libertarian and Green Parties challenge the voter registration form, which has three checkboxes: Democratic, Republican, … Continue reading
Last week, British Columbia held an election for its provincial legislature. The two major parties in British Columbia elections are the New Democratic Party and the Liberal Party. Before the election, most observers expected the New Democratic Party to win … Continue reading