[UPDATE: AP confirms that the Sixth Circuit has agreed to rehear Stewart v. Blackwell en banc.] This is the case where a Sixth Circuit panel held that the selective use of punch card voting in Ohio counties violates the equal… Continue reading
See this press release, which includes the state’s response to the plaintiffs’ remedial proposals.
Also, check out Kimberly Reeves’ article in the Austin Chronicle, “GOP Redistricting: Hosing down the ballot,” which begins: “In the old-school bare-knuckle combat of partisan… Continue reading
Candice Hoke writes:
The (independent) Cuyahoga Election Review Panel’s Final Report issued yesterday in a press embargo, and today is available for alert readers everywhere. Only 200+ pages of substantive information and recommendations, with appendices bringing it to @ 400… Continue reading
Now that U.S. House and Senate have both voted to renew provisions of the Voting Rights Act, I would like to comment on the nature of our debate.
On one hand, I’ve read thoughtful writing about the coverage formula, bailout,… Continue reading
I understand that the Senate Judiciary Committee will issue a report later. UPDATE: Roll Call reports: “President Bush is expected to sign the measure, although the White House press office said no official ceremony had been scheduled as of… Continue reading