Monthly Archives: November 2014

Pres. Obama Was Reluctant to Raise Money for Dem. Senate Super PAC

November 4, 2014, 9:19 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

A nugget in this must-read WaPo report, Battle for the Senate: How the GOP woke up while Democrats were feeling the drag: Despite his deep aversion to super PACs, Obama in early 2012 reluctantly sanctioned Priorities USA, a… Continue reading

Where Is It Still Close in Races of National Importance?

November 4, 2014, 8:05 pmrecountsRick Hasen

With the huge Republican wins tonight, the races that could go to recount/overtime (aside from La. runoff) are the Virginia Senate race and (less likely) the New Hampshire Senate race. The North Carolina race could still get there too. Stay… Continue reading

Kobach Wins KS SOS Reelection

November 4, 2014, 7:55 pmelection law bizRick Hasen

So tweets Bryan Lowery.

“In 1st statewide election, few problems reported with voter photo ID”

November 4, 2014, 7:38 pmelection administration, The Voting Wars, voter idRick Hasen

The Times-Dispatch reports. Given that (at this moment) the #VASEN could go to a recount, this is good news.

“Voting machine, ID problems crop up in U.S. elections”

November 4, 2014, 7:34 pmelection administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Reuters reports.

Husted Wins Reelect as Ohio SOS, with Big Implications for 2016

November 4, 2014, 5:21 pmelection administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Dispatch: “Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has captured a second term. The Associated Press projects him an early winner over Nina Turner.”

What Are They, High?

November 4, 2014, 5:15 pmvote buyingRick Hasen

Medical marijuana dispensary giving out free pot in Sacramento with an I Voted speaker. C’mon folks, this is illegal—especially since you can’t get the free ice cream afterwards!

Judge Denies Crist Motion to Extend Broward County Voting hours

November 4, 2014, 5:12 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

See here.

“Activists Bemoan Voting Glitches”

November 4, 2014, 5:11 pmelection administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Josh Gerstein: ‘Civil rights groups carefully tracked and loudly decried voting problems across the country Tuesday, but there appeared to be few signs of widespread Election Day difficulties at polling sites.”

“Crist campaign rips ‘systemic breakdowns’ in Broward, calls for extended voting hours”

November 4, 2014, 4:33 pmelection administrationRick Hasen

Miami Herald: Polls in Florida closed at 7 p.m., but the Charlie Crist campaign is pushing to keep precincts open in Broward County, which reported a few glitches Tuesday afternoon. Crist’s campaign sent out a press release shortly before… Continue reading

“Judge Extends Voting Hours at 2 Hartford Polls”

November 4, 2014, 4:29 pmelection administrationRick Hasen

NBC Connecticut reports. The state SOS says there will be an investigation: “We will get to the bottom of why Hartford #election officials were not prepared for Election Day and hold accountable those responsible.”

“Voter ID Laws Sowed Confusion Tuesday, Lawyers Report”

November 4, 2014, 4:24 pmelection administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

NLJ reports.

“With new voter laws, fears persist of fraud”

November 4, 2014, 4:18 pmelection administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

McClatchy: With several key elections potentially hinging on razor-thin margins, Americans went to the polls Tuesday in 34 states with new voting laws that critics fear will adversely impact minority turnout and proponents say are needed to protect against… Continue reading

“The Power of Attack Ads in Judicial Elections”

November 4, 2014, 3:53 pmcampaigns, judicial electionsRick Hasen

My interview on KCRW Press Play with Madeline Brand (scroll to second segment). Talking about this piece on judicial elections for Slate co-authored with Dahlia Lithwick.