Voters in the New Orleans area voted on November 6, 2012, on whether bridge tolls should remain on a crossing over the Mississippi River. The vote for tolls passed by only 36 votes. But then it was discovered that provisional … Continue reading
Los Angeles elected a new mayor, and members of the city council, on March 5. This Los Angeles Times story says even after all the ballots are counted, turnout will be under 20% of the registered voters. Los Angeles, like … Continue reading
Since 1954, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission has had a regulation making it illegal for a business with a liquor license to display a sign indicating support for a candidate or a political party. However, the ACLU sued in federal … Continue reading
On February 4, the North Dakota Senate passed SB 2213, which repeals a law passed in 1911 that makes it illegal for anyone to try to persuade any voter to vote for or against any candidate on election day. Last … Continue reading
On March 6, the New Hampshire House passed HB 521, which establishes a committee to study New Hampshire election laws. The “Duties” of the committee will be to “study all current New Hampshire election laws and procedures and review all … Continue reading
