Monthly Archives: June 2012

“California primary results: GOP catches a ‘top-two’ break”

June 6, 2012, 7:30 amcampaigns, political parties, primariesRick Hasen

WaPo: “House Republicans got a big break under California’s new primary system Tuesday, after Democrats failed to get a candidate into the general election for Rep. Gary Miller’s (R-Calif.) swing district.” See also New Map, New Rules Shake Up … Continue reading

“Wisconsin Democrat appears to win state Senate recall”

June 6, 2012, 7:26 amcampaigns, recall electionsRick Hasen

WaPo: “While Democrats suffered a decisive defeat in Tuesday’s Wisconsin gubernatorial recall, they may have successfully taken control of the state Senate. Former state Sen. John Lehman (D) has declared victory over state Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine). The AP… Continue reading

“North Carolina, Meet Citizens United”

June 6, 2012, 7:24 amcampaign finance, judicial electionsRick Hasen

NYT editorial: “The North Carolina Judicial Coalition is a new tax-exempt organization, known as a super PAC, supported by wealthy conservative Republicans who are determined to make this year’s race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme… Continue reading

“Domino Effect: A Vignette From Yesterday’s Wisconsin Recall”

June 6, 2012, 7:23 amelection administration, recall electionsRick Hasen

A ChapinBlog.

“Post-Citizens United, Some States Shine More Light on Campaign Spending Than Others”

June 6, 2012, 7:20 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

Press release: “In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which allows corporations to spend unlimited amounts from their treasuries to influence elections, states have passed a variety of innovative measures… Continue reading

“Walker Wins Recall Race Over Barrett”

June 5, 2012, 10:03 pmrecall electionsRick Hasen

The Journal Sentinel reports. See also this WaPo report and this NYT report.

“Write-In Field for Thaddeus McCotter’s Seat Grows”

June 5, 2012, 10:01 pmballot accessRick Hasen

Roll Call reports.

“Statistics show voter fraud is a rare occurrence in Florida”

June 5, 2012, 9:57 pmelection administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

The Orlando Sentinel reports.

Credit Where Credit is Due Dept.

June 5, 2012, 9:53 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

In a recent Politco oped, I wrote the following: Let’s start with Citizens United v. FEC, the 2010 Supreme Court case that freed up groups like the U.S. Chamber to unleash considerable resources to influence the outcome of… Continue reading

“D.C. Circuit Panel Set to Hear Arguments In Political Ad Disclosure Case on Sept. 14”

June 5, 2012, 9:47 pmcampaign finance, tax law and election lawRick Hasen

Bloomberg BNA on Van Hollen case: “In the wake of the district court decision in Van Hollen, groups that have sponsored electioneering communications appear now to be adjusting their strategy by altering the timing or content of their ads. Messages… Continue reading

Election Administrator’s Prayer Not Answered in Wisconsin

June 5, 2012, 6:09 pmelection administration, recall elections, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Exit polls have the Wisconsin governor’s recall race at 50-50 (anyone know if this includes absentees?). On the prayer, see here. The Voting Wars starts with a race too close to call in Wisconsin. UPDATE: Post-election litigation appears to… Continue reading