“Things to Know About Political Mapmaking in Ohio”
The AP discusses the redistricting-related work of the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission.
Monthly Archives: October 2014
“Voting Rights for Felons Issue Likely in 2014”
The director of public affairs at Mississippi State University took a moment away from this to talk about felony disenfranchisement.
“Referendum Would End Election Day Voter Registration”
The Great Falls Tribune reminds its readers that a repeal of EDR is on the ballot this fall in Montana.
“Appeals Court Poised to Act Quickly in Texas Voter ID Case”
Looks like the 5th Circuit may act by the end of the weekend or first thing next week.… Continue reading
“High Court Buys Time for Action on Voter ID Laws”
The Boston Globe on the series of stays.
“Appeals Court Dissenters Blister State’s Voter I.D. Law”
The Journal-Sentinel reviews the 7th Circuit’s 5-5 split over rehearing the panel opinion reversing the lower court’s injunction.
Ah, Direct Democracy…
In a referendum, does a “For” vote mean a vote in favor of an enacted ordinance, or a vote in favor of its repeal? (An Arkansas lawsuit seeks an answer…)
Odd NY Ballot Design (Again)
Apparently, some New York counties (this example is from Tompkins County) have prepared sample ballots for this November that smoosh the Libertarian party nominees together with the nominees of the Stop Common Core party, together on line “I”.) New… Continue reading
Darryl Pinckney on NPR, discussing “Blackballed”
Audio and transcript here of the interview about Blackballed, which NPR describes as “a personal and historical reflection on the struggle of black Americans for the right to vote.”
“Local Candidates Campaign on Tiny Budgets”
A moment ago, I linked to the 12 largest donors of the last 12 years, and yesterday, I noted that Chevron had contributed about $3 million to entities spending in a municipal race in Richmond, CA. But it’s worth remembering… Continue reading
The Top 12 Individual Political Donors of the Last 12 Years
At least, as the infographic clarifies, the top 12 by disclosed amount.
“Campaigns Find Ad Space Finite, Even on the Web”
The NY Times reports on Internet political ad space. What they mean isn’t that ad space is finite … but that the premium space is apparently finite. And “premium” may mean something different from “highest traffic” – I’m not sure,… Continue reading
“Ohio is No Battleground for House Races”
USA Today reports on the absence of pitched partisan contests in the congressional races of the bellwether state of Ohio.
Battles over Municipal Charter Amendment
An interesting story in Ohio at the intersection of citizen initiatives, delegation of legislative duties, election administration, and last-minute court orders, in the municipal context. A charter amendment has been placed on the ballot, off the ballot, off the ballot,… Continue reading