Although the North Carolina legislature is controlled by Republican majorities in both houses, the two houses are feuding with each over budgetary issues. As a result, the President of the State Senate has blocked action on all bills that have … Continue reading
On June 26, Texas Congressman Marc Veasey, who is African-American, and eight other plaintiffs filed a new lawsuit against the Texas photo-ID law for voters at the polls. Veasey v Perry, 2:13-cv-193, southern district. Some of the plaintiffs are voters … Continue reading
On June 27, the New Jersey Senate passed AB 4237, which moves this year’s election for state and local office from October 16 to November 5. Governor Chris Christie already set the special U.S. Senate election for October 16. Therefore, … Continue reading
Krist Novoselic, chair of FairVote, has this Salon article, advocating cumulative voting, limited voting, and ranked-choice voting to defend representation for all minorities, ethnic, racial, and political. … Continue reading
On June 26, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber signed SB 146. Among other things, it says that when a party meets the vote test, it is then qualified for the next two elections, not just the next election. This clears up … Continue reading
