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ABC News has this story about the possibility that California will have two Republicans on the November ballot, with no other candidates and no write-in space. … Continue reading
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The Oklahoma initiative petition for a top-two system is being checked for validity. The Secretary of State, not the State Elections Board, checks initiative petitions. The Secretary of State’s office estimates we won’t know for at least five more weeks … Continue reading
A lawsuit is pending in Virginia on whether the legislature’s new redistricting bill is valid. On February 4 the State Supreme Court said it will decide the case. So far the case had only been in trial court, and the … Continue reading
On February 5, the Oregon House Rules Committee is hearing testimony on HJR 201, a proposed Constitutional amendment that would provide for a top-two primary, with the proviso that parties that do not wish to participate could still place their … Continue reading
On February 3, Christopher Schmidt, an independent candidate for U.S. House in New York, filed a federal lawsuit against the 3,500 signature requirement for U.S. House independent candidates. He argues that the law is unconstitutional because primary candidates only need … Continue reading