“As Guard Changes in Congress, Lobbyists Scramble”
The NY Times offers this interesting report. The newspaper also offers Now It’s Hugs for Lieberman.
Monthly Archives: November 2006
What’s Happening with Electronic Disclosure of Senate Fundraising Data?
See this update from the Campaign Finance Institute.
“Law Lets Candidates Mull Bid–Privately”
AP offers this report.
Son of Hanging Chad
Here.
Was the 2006 Election A Success from the Perspective of Election Administration?
I think the answer to that question is no. We have lowered our standards for election administration so much in this country that averting a national meltdown is equated with success. But just imagine for a moment if control of… Continue reading
“Jennings Takes Legal Action Amid Recount”
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune offers this report, the latest on the FL-13 race. See also this very interesting analysis by Justin Moore, which concludes that there’s something about the way voters interacted with the machines or some error with the… Continue reading
“Denver Still Counting Ballots”
This report, originally appearing in the Rocky Mountain News, begins: “Denver is still counting votes a week after the election because bar code misprints on 70,000 absentee ballots required five days of hand sorting of 23 ballot styles.”
“After Vote, Public Demands Change of Scenery”
The NY Times offers this report, which begins: “Election Day has come and gone, and now comes the true test for candidates: how well they clean up after themselves. With a bumper crop of more than 20 million campaign… Continue reading
“Recounts Lead to Awkward First Days”
The Hill offers this report, which begins: “When incumbent members of the House returned to work yesterday, some may have been annoyed to see an all-too-familiar face: their midterm opponent at new member orientation. Winners have not been declared… Continue reading
“Voter ID rule debated at state Supreme Court”
See this news from Michigan.… Continue reading
“Horton: Charlotte voters weren’t confused”
The latest on FL-13.
“Eight Losers Now Winners”
See this report from Arkansas, which begins: “BENTONVILLE — The results of eight races flip-flopped Thursday after the Benton County Election Commission fixed a computer glitch.” Thanks to a reader for passing this along.
“In CT-2, Recount Narrows the Gap”
Political Wire offers this update.
Why Ballot Design May Have Caused Up to 18,000 FL-13 Voters To Skip Race
Joseph Hall has posted the screen shots for the ballot. Note the placement of the Congressional race at the top of page 2. Did you miss it the first time?