Now is the time for anyone who is unhappy with his or her state’s election laws to ask a state legislator, or a legislator-elect, to introduce bills in the 2013 sessions of that state’s legislature. Deadline vary tremendously, but some … Continue reading
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This story collects many ideas proposed recently by various Michigan elected officials, on whether and how to change the procedure by which statewide initiatives get on the ballot. The story says that former Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land … Continue reading
According to this story, Mitt Romney received zero votes in nine precincts in Cleveland, Ohio. In seven of those precincts, though, some minor party or independent presidential candidates received votes. Thanks to Jim Goodluck for the link. Also, in Hill … Continue reading
Each state, and the District of Columbia, has its own law to determine the order of candidates on general election ballots. In 2012, there are eight jurisdictions in which a minor party presidential candidate appeared first on the ballot. Also … Continue reading
The Adrian, Michigan daily newspaper, the Daily Telegram, endorsed Gary Johnson for President, even though Michigan voters must cast a write-in vote for him. The title of the editorial acknowledges Johnson’s write-in status. Adrian is the county seat of Lenawee … Continue reading