The U.S. Supreme Court will consider on March 29 whether to hear Lepak v City of Irving, Texas, 12-777. The issue is whether the old “one person, one vote” precedents mean that districts should be relatively equal in population, or … Continue reading
The Washington Post has this analysis of what is wrong with political parties in the U.S. The writer quoted many well-informed sources. However, no one points out that political parties outside the United States are thriving and exist in every … Continue reading
The Connecticut Joint Government Administration & Election Committee has introduced SB 1146, which says, “No candidate who is not enrolled as a member of a party may be endorsed by such party.” The bill’s intent is to abolish fusion, but … Continue reading
The New Mexico legislature adjourned for the year, early on Saturday afternoon, March 16. SB 276, the bill to restore the straight-ticket device, failed to become law, even though it had passed the State Senate and a House Committee. It … Continue reading
Here is a description of the U.S. Supreme Court argument of March 18 in Arizona v Inter Tribal Council, the case over whether states can require extra questions and extra documents to supplement the federal voter registration form. UPDATE: here … Continue reading
