“Instant Runoffs Would Improve Electoral Process”
John Anderson (yes, that John Anderson) offers this Roll Call oped (paid registration required).
Monthly Archives: March 2004
“Caution on Election Reform Urged”
Roll Call offers this report (paid registration required), which begins: “Congressional sponsors of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 cautioned their colleagues that ongoing efforts to amend the law to deal with security issues could do more harm than… Continue reading
“The Battle for Florida Heats Up, Stirring Memories of the Recount”
The New York Times offers this report.
“Judge Says New Map OK”
A.P. offers this report, which begins: “PHOENIX – A judge who ordered the state’s map of legislative districts redrawn signaled likely approval of a new version that includes twice as many districts winnable by either major party.”
“Illinois Senate Race Attracts 7 Candidates in Millionaire Range”
The New York Times offers this report.
“The Third Man”
Sean Wilentz offers this essay on Ralph Nader’s attack on the two party “duopoly” in the New York Times Magazine.
“Ashcroft Funds Under Scrutiny”
The Washington Post offers this report, which begins: “Attorney Gen. John D. Ashcroft’s 1998 leadership PAC, Spirit of America, and his Senate reelection campaign committee, Ashcroft 2000, raised more than $100,000 last year in order to pay a fine… Continue reading
Poll Workers and Electronic Voting Machines
“Rehnquist’s Book on a Disputed Election (No, Not That One)”
The New York Times offers this Q&A with the Chief Justice.
“Republicans and Democrats Step Up Efforts to Register Voters”
The New York Times offers this report.
Where is Mitch McConnell, Speaking Out on Free Speech Rights?
A.P. offers GOP Wants Ads That Criticize Bush Pulled. It begins: “The Republican National Committee on Friday asked about 250 television stations to pull a liberal group’s ads critical of President Bush. The RNC sent the stations a letter… Continue reading
Fascinating Election Law Controversy from the 1800 Election
Bruce Ackerman and David Fontana have written, “How Jefferson Counted Himself In; Something was funny about the Georgia ballot during the 1800 election. Did Thomas Jefferson act properly in making himself President in 1801? A historical detective story.” This appears… Continue reading
California Secretary of State and Four Counties to Be Sued Monday for Violating Voting Rights of the Disabled
A coalition of disabilty rights groups will be filing a suit on Monday. Here are some details from the press release:
The suit, on behalf of California voters with vision and manual dexterity impairments, will be filed against California… Continue reading
Common Cause Comes Out for Electronic Voting Paper Trail
See their statement here.