An Oregon initiative for a top-two system is starting to circulate. See the wording of the proposed constitutional amendment here. It does not mention ranked choice voting. It does not even say how many candidates would advance to the general … Continue reading
On December 15, the California Supreme Court refused to hear Moreno v Citizens Redistricting Commission, S272036. The case had been filed directly in the State Supreme Court. It charged that the Citizens Redistricting Commission had been illegally holding unpublicized meetings. … Continue reading
According to this story, backers of the initiative for Michigan to join the National Popular Vote have given up getting it on the 2022 ballot. But they hope to qualify it for the 2024 ballot. Thanks to ElectionLawBlog for the … Continue reading
On December 15, the Maine Libertarian Party asked U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker for an order putting the party on the ballot. Judge Walker had struck down two ballot access laws on November 17, and the party had hoped … Continue reading
Every day Seattle counts more votes in the recall election of socialist councilmember Kshama Sawant. Here is a link to the results posted on December 15, showing her leading by 317 votes. … Continue reading
