Monthly Archives: May 2011

Nevada Special Election Eligibility Case Being Appealed to Nevada Supreme Court

May 20, 2011, 6:01 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

See here. The article explains that the trial judge has not yet issued his written ruling.

“New Florida Elections Law Draws Criticism”

May 20, 2011, 5:30 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

According to this article, the Secretary of State agrees there is very little voter fraud in Florida despite the 158 page bill and numerous purported anti-fraud changes to Florida election law. The article also says that six members of… Continue reading

“Appeals court upholds ranked-choice vote for S.F.”

May 20, 2011, 5:24 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

The SF Chronicle reports.

Will Wisconsin Recall Timing Help Republicans?

May 20, 2011, 5:12 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

Joshua Spivak so suggests.

“Justices won’t intervene in secretary of state eligibility case”

May 20, 2011, 5:08 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

The Indiana Lawyer has this report on this order issued today by the Indiana Supreme Court. MORE from AP.

“How the White House would politicize the contracting process”

May 20, 2011, 5:00 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

Senator Susan Collins has written this WaPo oped. Democracy 21 responds.

“FEC Should Decisively Reject Request to Allow Soft Money Solicitations by Federal Officeholders, Candidates and Party Officials: Statement of Paul S. Ryan, FEC Program Director”

May 20, 2011, 4:53 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

See this press release from the Campaign Legal Center.

Read Dems’ Letter to the FEC on Super-PACs

May 20, 2011, 11:32 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Here, via Ben Smith and Ken Vogel.

Ninth Circuit, in Unanimous and Erudite Opinion, Upholds Constitutionality of San Francisco’s Instant Runoff Voting System

May 20, 2011, 10:58 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

I had little doubt that the court in Dudum v. Arnz would uphold IRV. But I was particularly impressed by the thoughtfulness of the opinion, its writing, and its unanimity.

“Judge Overturns Decision on Open Special Election”

May 20, 2011, 7:41 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

News from Nevada. I do not know if there is a written ruling, but given the involvement of Marc Elias, I would not be surprised if there is an appeal.