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Arizona Supreme Court Affirms Citizens’ Broad Rights to Propose Local Ballot Measures

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The Arizona Supreme Court recently held in Roundtree v. City of Page that the circumstances under which citizens can place a local initiative measure on the ballot are very broad, so long as they propose something that may be...more

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Ohio 2023 General Election Preliminary Results

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The 2023 Ohio General Election reached an unusually high turnout for an odd-numbered election year, thanks to two statewide ballot issues. Issue 1 garnered national attention, as Ohio became the latest state to enshrine...more

Allen Matkins

What Does "Election" Mean?

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Yesterday's post concerned California's statutory scheme governing the gubernatorial power to fill vacant United States Senate seats.  The relevant statute requires that the person appointed be an "elector of this state". ...more

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What Is The Governor's Authority To Appoint A U.S. Senator?

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Following the recent passing of Senator Diane Feinstein, California Governor announced the appointment of Laphonza Butler to complete Senator Feinstein's term in the U.S. Senate.   Yesterday, Harvard Law Professor Stephen E....more

Brooks Pierce

Blue Moon Election Brings Record Turnout, Changes

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Despite 2018 being a “blue moon” election cycle, North Carolina experienced near-record voter turnout for yesterday’s election. Once in a “blue moon,” North Carolina does not have any marquee, statewide races on the...more

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NCGA 2018 Wrap Up: Abbreviated Short Session Produces Fewer Bills but More Proposed Constitutional Amendments

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The 2018 Short Session of the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned in late June and can boast something that many Short Sessions cannot: that it was genuinely short. What else made it memorable? An unusual...more

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