On Sunday, August 13, 2023, the North Carolina Board of Elections recognized No Labels as a ballot-qualified political party in North Carolina. Here is a story on that. Thanks to Chris Cole and James Smith for the heads up! … Continue reading
On August 10, U.S. District Court Judge Robert S. Lasnik, a Clinton appointee, determined that part of the Washington state redistricting plan passed in 2022 violates the federal Voting Rights Act. He found that the 1th district, centered in Yakima, … Continue reading
On August 11, the Ohio Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the abortion initiative should remain on the November 7, 2023 ballot. Giroux v Committee Representing the Petitioners, 2023-Oh-2786. Here is the opinion. Ohio election law says that an initiative petition … Continue reading
Here is an article with more insights on RCV legislation this year from Ballotpedia. … Continue reading
On August 4, the Eleventh Circuit stayed an order of a U.S. District Court that would have required Miami to use a different redistricting plan for City Commission. The U.S. District Court had determined that the city’s redistricting plan is … Continue reading
