In November 2014, Montana voters will vote on whether to establish a top-two system. The Independent, a free weekly newspaper in Missoula, has this story about the upcoming vote, with an emphasis on the motive of the Republican majority in … Continue reading
On December 13, the Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion in The League of Women Voters of Florida v The Florida House of Representatives, SC13-951. By a vote of 5-2, the Court ruled that legislators, and legislative staff, can be … Continue reading
California State Senator Darrell Steinberg, the President pro Tem of the Senate, plans to introduce a state constitutional amendment. It would let California Governors appoint state legislators, when a vacancy occurs. See this story. … Continue reading
The Austin Chronicle, the free weekly newspaper for Austin, Texas, here summarizes Libertarian and Green Party activity expected in the 2014 election. Texas has the nation’s earliest congressional primary in 2014. Even though the two ballot-qualified minor parties nominate by … Continue reading
On December 18, the Tenth Circuit issued an opinion in Republican Party of New Mexico v King, 12-2015. The opinion agrees with the U.S. District Court, that New Mexico cannot limit individual contributions to most political committees, if those political … Continue reading
