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The New York Times’ lead editorial in the November 12 paper edition is “The Worst Voter Turnout in 72 Years”. Here is a link to the editorial. The editorial contains a graph, showing turnout back to 1900. The figures are … Continue reading
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The United Independent Party of Massachusetts became ballot-qualified on November 4, when it polled over 3% for a statewide office (for Governor, for Evan Falchuk). However, it will go off the ballot in November 2016 unless it polls 3% in … Continue reading
This November 11 article details the latest in the Alaska ballot count. Here is a link to the Alaska Division of Elections web page, showing election returns. … Continue reading
New York election law regulates political parties very heavily. This interesting article explains the election laws that apply to groups that become ballot-qualified for the first time. The focus of the article is on the Women’s Equality Party. … Continue reading
On November 10, U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Bataillon struck down Nebraska’s requirement that statewide initiatives need the signatures of 5% of the registered voters in each of 38 counties. The decision has no effect on the number of signatures … Continue reading