“Obama in Fundraising Frenzy”
USA Today offers this report.
Monthly Archives: May 2011
“What Hath HAVA Wrought? Consequences, Intended and Not, of the Post-Bush v. Gore Reforms”
Charles Stewart has posted this draft on SSRN. Here is the abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to provide a data-focused assessments of the consequences of election administration reforms put in place following the 2000 presidential elections, particularly those… Continue reading
Read the U.S. Government Amicus Brief in Irving Texas Voting Rights Case
Here. “This brief will address the following question: whether a court-ordered municipal election plan designed to remedy vote dilution of minority voting rights complies with the constitutional one-person, one-vote mandate, when the districts have equal numbers of people, but… Continue reading
“Was double vote an honest mistake (and legal defense)?”
From the Proof & Hearsay blog of the Journal-Sentinel.
Rep. Barton Sues Over Texas Legislature’s Failure to Redistrict Congressional Districts
Why is this happening?
A Devil in the Details of Florida’s Early Voting Law
Justin Levitt here. Rick invited me to post about Florida’s HB 1355, signed by Governor Rick Scott last Thursday. The bill was drawing plentiful controversy well before it became law, and many aspects of the law have been critiqued.… Continue reading
“State Board Declares Prosser Winner”
The latest from Wisconsin. At this point, I have heard nothing from Ms. Kloppenburg’s side suggesting a legitimate basis to contest the election in court. I would expect a concession pretty soon, unless there’s a desire to drag things out.
“States Toughen ID Rules for Voters”
The Wall Street Journal offers this report.
“Factbox: Guide to enigmatic world of campaign financing”
Reuters reports.
“NJ’s Carney to Roll Call”
Eliza moves. Congratulations and good luck!
“A Little Less Corporate Political Corruption”
Jim Hightower blogs.
“Corporations Must Disclose Independent Expenditures in Maryland”
The Lobby Comply Blog reports.
Read the Trial Court Opinion in Nevada Special Election Case
Here, via Richard Winger.
“Will Ensign Case Trigger New Conduct Code?”
The National Law Journal reports.