“Devers’ $5 Giveaways Are Legal, State Says”
The Kansas Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance says that giving away $650 of $5 bills is apparently all good under the state’s campaign finance law.
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Demographics of American Office Holders
See this infographic. Statistics on local officeholders, in particular, can be tricky to compile.
[Update: In a related piece, FairVote looks at the gender of elected officials in our 100 largest cities.]
Va. Governor Changes Political Calculus for New Cong. Districts
According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, it’s been nearly 25 years since a Democratic governor signed off on Virginia’s plan to draw congressional districts.
“Things to Know About Political Mapmaking in Ohio”
The AP discusses the redistricting-related work of the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission.
“Voting Rights for Felons Issue Likely in 2014”
The director of public affairs at Mississippi State University took a moment away from this to talk about felony disenfranchisement.
“Referendum Would End Election Day Voter Registration”
The Great Falls Tribune reminds its readers that a repeal of EDR is on the ballot this fall in Montana.
“Appeals Court Poised to Act Quickly in Texas Voter ID Case”
Looks like the 5th Circuit may act by the end of the weekend or first thing next week.… Continue reading
“High Court Buys Time for Action on Voter ID Laws”
The Boston Globe on the series of stays.
“Appeals Court Dissenters Blister State’s Voter I.D. Law”
The Journal-Sentinel reviews the 7th Circuit’s 5-5 split over rehearing the panel opinion reversing the lower court’s injunction.
Ah, Direct Democracy…
In a referendum, does a “For” vote mean a vote in favor of an enacted ordinance, or a vote in favor of its repeal? (An Arkansas lawsuit seeks an answer…)
Odd NY Ballot Design (Again)
Apparently, some New York counties (this example is from Tompkins County) have prepared sample ballots for this November that smoosh the Libertarian party nominees together with the nominees of the Stop Common Core party, together on line “I”.) New… Continue reading
Darryl Pinckney on NPR, discussing “Blackballed”
Audio and transcript here of the interview about Blackballed, which NPR describes as “a personal and historical reflection on the struggle of black Americans for the right to vote.”
“Local Candidates Campaign on Tiny Budgets”
A moment ago, I linked to the 12 largest donors of the last 12 years, and yesterday, I noted that Chevron had contributed about $3 million to entities spending in a municipal race in Richmond, CA. But it’s worth remembering… Continue reading
The Top 12 Individual Political Donors of the Last 12 Years
At least, as the infographic clarifies, the top 12 by disclosed amount.