On August 19, the U.S. Supreme Court rebuked the Eleventh Circuit for staying a U.S. District Court on the subject of Georgia Public Service Commissioner elections. Georgia elects Public Service Commissioners on a statewide basis. In 2020 some Georgia voters … Continue reading
On August 16, the Pennsylvania House State Government Committee held a hearing on HB 1369, which would let independent voters choose a primary ballot. The bill is not clear as to whether voters registered in minor parties could also vote … Continue reading
This Anchorage Daily News story says the 2023 session of the legislature is likely to consider bills altering the top-four system. Thanks to Scott Kohlhaas for the link. … Continue reading
On August 17, the Georgia Secretary of State filed this brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Rose v Raffensperger, 22A136. The state is defending at-large elections for that office. The case had been filed by proponents of district elections. … Continue reading
On August 17, Betsy Johnson, a former Democratic legislator in Oregon, submitted 48,214 signatures to be on the ballot as an independent for Governor this year. She needs 23,744 valid signatures. See this story. … Continue reading
