Monthly Archives: November 2006

Major Problems in FL-13 Voting—Do Not Be Surprised if A Court Orders a Revote in this Very Tight Race

November 9, 2006, 8:56 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

See here for the details. This one is very curious.

You Lost—Now What?

November 9, 2006, 8:47 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

With apologies to Taegan Goddard, this is a real question facing Republican staffers. Roll Call offers Out-of-Work GOP Aides Face Tough Road Ahead, which begins: “The hundreds of Republican staffers– not to mention more than a few Members… Continue reading

“Undecided Elections in Ohio”

November 9, 2006, 8:36 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Dan Tokaji has the analysis. Meanwhile, Roll Call reports that a half dozen House races could go to recounts nationally (more info here). My impression (based on no research) is that this is an extraordinarily high number compared… Continue reading

“Voters Say No to $1 Million”

November 9, 2006, 8:34 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

The Arizona initiative to establish a lottery for voters casting their ballot has been defeated. The Arizona elections page indicates that 66% of voters voted against this measure. The Initiative and Referendum Institute has posted this handy report of… Continue reading

“Certification questions on vote remain”

November 9, 2006, 8:28 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Here’s the latest on Merced County, California’s belated attempts to preclear their voting changes with DOJ.

Levinson on the Case for Instant Runoff Voting following the Montana and Virginia Senate Races

November 9, 2006, 8:22 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Via Ed Still comes this post by Sandy Levinson on the role that third party candidates in affecting the vote outcome in Virginia and Montana. Sandy thinks this might be a good time for a bipartisan push for Instant Runoff … Continue reading

“Senate Rules Committee Could Play Role In Sorting Out Any Contest of Virginia Race”

November 9, 2006, 8:16 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

BNA Money and Politics Report offers this report ($). For reasons I’ve given, I don’t expect the Virginia Senate race to end up being decided in the Senate (or in court).

Campaign Finance Institute Finds Large Independent Spending By Parties in Senate Elections at End of Campaign

November 9, 2006, 8:13 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

This release notes: “The parties put in almost $5.6 million in Virginia from October 29 – November 6 alone.”

Common Cause Preliminary Report on Voter Problems in 2006 Election

November 9, 2006, 8:08 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

You can find it here.

“In a Gym in Yonkers, a Game of Block the Vote”

November 9, 2006, 8:03 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Lawrence Downes has written this Editorial Observer column for the NY Times.

“Politics and the ‘Better Way'”

November 9, 2006, 6:30 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Bob Bauer offers some interesting thoughts on media reaction to the 2006 campaign’s negativity.

“Politics and the ‘Better Way'”

November 9, 2006, 6:29 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Bob Bauer offers some interesting thoughts on media reaction to the 2006 campaign’s negativity.

Inside the Recount in Yellowstone County, Montana

November 9, 2006, 6:27 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

This profile of the local election administrator’s decision to recount the votes is very much worth reading. I especially like his quote: “When I don’t screw up, nobody says, ‘Good job.'”