Monthly Archives: February 2012

Big Question after Charlie White Trial: Does Republican Gov. Get to Appoint or Do Dems Get the Office?

February 4, 2012, 10:31 pmSOS WhiteRick Hasen

IndyStar: “Charlie White, the elected officer, was convicted of six felony charges — including voter fraud — early this morning, which removed him from office. But he could be reinstated on a technicality. Meanwhile, Gov. Mitch Daniels appointed White’s… Continue reading

Ninth Circuit Brief Filed in Top-Two Case

February 4, 2012, 10:14 pmballot access, political parties, primariesRick Hasen

From the challengers: “Our Brief shows that California’s Top Two Primary Law violated the rights of Californians in two troubling ways. First, it unconstitutionally violated the rights of minor-party candidates, by forcing them to falsely state on the ballot… Continue reading

Strange Bedfellows Dept.

February 4, 2012, 10:07 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

Jack Abramoff “senior fellow” for a new organization, United Republic, full of left-leaning reformer types. “United Republic is a new organization fighting the corrupting influence of well-financed special interests over American politics and government. We welcome the energy and… Continue reading

Texas GOP Redistricting Update

February 4, 2012, 9:59 pmredistricting, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

Here.

Oy Vey Part II: Tempers Flare at Post-Sundown Nevada Caucus Meeting

February 4, 2012, 9:57 pmprimariesRick Hasen

Las Vegas Review Journal: “A Republican caucus event timed to accommodate observant Jews who wouldn’t break Sabbath devolved into a fracas about religion and politics and made for a feisty conclusion to Nevada’s presidential nominating process. Hundreds of people crowded… Continue reading

Pa. Redistricting Litigation Roundup

February 4, 2012, 9:45 pmredistrictingRick Hasen

Here.

“Ohio Senate Republicans take another crack at election reform before the fall presidential election”

February 4, 2012, 9:45 pmcampaigns, direct democracy, election administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Very important article from the Cleveland Plain Dealer. It seems that if the Ohio legislature could repeal this measure and replace it with something similar, it would make an end run around the people’s power of referendum. I wonder if… Continue reading

“Candidate barred for lack of English proficiency files appeal”

February 4, 2012, 9:41 pmcampaignsRick Hasen

WaPo reports.

“Jury finds Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White guilty on 6 of 7 felony charges”

February 4, 2012, 9:10 amSOS WhiteRick Hasen

IndyStar: “Shortly after White’s verdict was read, Gov. Mitch Daniels announced in a news release shortly before 3 a.m. that he has appointed Jerry Bonnet, White’s chief deputy, as interim secretary of state.’I have chosen not to make a… Continue reading

“Democratic nonprofits send funds to ‘super PACs'”

February 3, 2012, 8:57 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

The LA Times reports.

Havdalah, Caucus, Party

February 3, 2012, 8:15 pmcampaignsRick Hasen

Tomorrow night in Vegas.

“Court Orders SOS Gessler to Hear HAVA Complaint–Saguache County”

February 3, 2012, 7:51 pmelection administrationRick Hasen

See this press release.

“Tennessee Ballot Access Law for New and Minor Parties Struck Down”

February 3, 2012, 6:16 pmballot accessRick Hasen

Ballot Access News reports on what could be a significant ruling for minor parties.

Link for Monday Webcast of “Citizens United’s Impact on Judicial Elections” Event

February 3, 2012, 4:52 pmcampaign finance, judicial electionsRick Hasen

This link will be live on Monday at noon Pacific time. The event: The UCI Law chapter of ACS has put together this event for Monday Feb. 6 at 12 pm (Pacific time), and it will be webcast. Here is… Continue reading