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The Los Angeles Times of November 9 has this op-ed by Michael Feinstein, criticizing the top-two system for crimping voter choice. … Continue reading
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In certain states, the Libertarian Party, or the Green Party, gained qualified status (relative to the day before the November 2016 election): Connecticut: both parties gained qualified status for President, by polling over 1% for President. The Libertarian Party had … Continue reading
South Dakota referred law 19 has overwhelmingly been repealed by the voters. This is the law the legislature passed in 2015 to make ballot access worse. The law made required an earlier petition deadlines for newly-qualifying parties, an earlier deadline … Continue reading
South Dakota Amendment V, to convert all South Dakota elections (except president) to nonpartisan elections, has lost, 44.5% to 55.5%. Here is a link to the South Dakota Secretary of State’s election returns. … Continue reading
With 90% of the vote reported, Maine Question Five has won, 52% to 48%. This is the initiative to use instant runoff voting in future elections for congress and state office elections. Here is a link to Maine election returns. … Continue reading