On August 8, a 3-judge U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., upheld the federal laws that make it illegal for aliens who are not admitted for permanent residency from spending money advocating the election or defeat of candidates for federal … Continue reading
On August 8, California Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 459, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. He also signed AB 461, which says write-ins should be counted (if they are germaine to the election outcome) even when the voter forgot, … Continue reading
National Popular Vote Plan supporters recently completed collecting signatures on an initiative, that would ask South Dakota voters if they wish to pass the plan. Assuming the initiative has enough valid signatures, it will be on the ballot in November … Continue reading
The Green Party is having a national meeting this weekend in Alfred, New York. Four newly elected members of the steering committee are: Mark Swaney of Arkansas, Leenie Halbert of Arizona, Susan Chunco of California, and Farheen Hakeem of Minnesota. … Continue reading
On August 5, Julius Galacki asked the 9th circuit to let him intervene in the lawsuit called Chamness v Bowen, which challenges two particular aspects of California’s top-two system. Galacki tried to file as a declared write-in candidate in last … Continue reading
