In Florida, and many other states, Supreme Court Justices may retain their seat if they win retention elections. Voters are asked if the judge should be retained or not. Apparently, in Florida, Justices must file to be on the ballot. … Continue reading
On June 22, Placer County, California, finished counting the votes from the June 5 primary. In the Assembly race, sixth district, three candidates had been on the ballot: Republican incumbent Assemblymember Beth Gaines; Democrat Regy Bronner, and Republican Andy Pugno. … Continue reading
This Roll Call article predicts that Congress will soon eliminate public funding for national presidential conventions. Thanks to Political Activity Law for the link. … Continue reading
On June 25, the U.S. Supreme Court summarily affirmed the decision of a 3-judge panel in Maryland, in Fletcher v Lamone, 11-1178. Maryland and a handful of other states now draw congressional and legislative districts under the assumption that prisoners … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court did not take any action on Monday, June 25, in Arizona v Gonzalez, 11A-1189. This is the case over whether Arizona can supplement the federal voter registration form with extra questions. The state wants information that … Continue reading
