On January 20, some independent California voters who want a presidential primary ballot that lists candidates from all ballot-qualified parties filed their opening brief in the State Court of Appeals. Boydsten v Padilla, E076797. This case had been filed in … Continue reading
The Electoral Reform Society of the United Kingdom has published this chart, by Dylan Difford. It shows turnout in advanced democracies for the last election for the national legislative body. It clearly shows that countries that use proportional representation have … Continue reading
On February 10, a Kentucky state trial court heard arguments in a Democratic Party lawsuit against the new Kentucky U.S. House and state house redistricting plans. See this story. The lawsuit depends on the state constitution, and argues extreme partisan … Continue reading
On February 10, the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 8. Among other provisions, it requires the Secretary of State to develop a method to allow electronic signatures on petitions. Thanks to Rick Lass for this news. … Continue reading
The California Secretary of State released a publication, “Report of Registration”, on February 9. It includes a page listing the state chair of each qualified party. See it here. It lists Markham Robinson as state chair of the American Independent … Continue reading
