An initiative is currently circulating in Florida to establish a top-two system for state and local office. According to this story, the initiative is being supported by Mike Fernandez, a wealthy individual who has already spent $6,000,000 on the petition. … Continue reading
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The Common Sense Party of California is trying to become ballot-qualified. According to the party’s press release, it already has over 10,000 registered voters. It needs registration equal to .33% of the total state registration in order to qualify. If … Continue reading
On September 11, Canada’s government announced a parliamentary election for Monday, October 21. Candidates qualify for the ballot by submitting 100 signatures and paying a filing fee of $1,000, which is returned if the candidate polls a certain share of … Continue reading
On September 10, the California Senate passed AB 681. It lets voters change their party at the polls on primary day, without having to fill out an entire new registration form. It also requires election officials to send two notices … Continue reading
On September 10, the California State Senate passed AB 1451 by 24-12. It makes it more difficult to qualify statewide initiatives. It requires that at least 10% of the signatures must be collected by unpaid individuals. It also makes it … Continue reading