Subject: news of the day 4/28/05
From: Rick Hasen
Date: 4/28/2005, 7:25 AM
To: election-law

"Dems and GOP seek to throw out 'top-two primary"

This story from Washington State explains: "The state Democratic and Republican parties announced Tuesday they are prepared to sue to get rid of the new primary system voters just approved....The Republicans and Democrats probably joined by the Libertarians will file civil litigation seeking to throw out the "top-two primary" and the new court battle begins again said state Republican chairman Chris Vance." I have a keen interest in this litigation, having examined the constitutionality in detail in relation to California's Proposition 62, which voters considered (but rejected) last November.


"Judge Rejects Sanction Over Political E-Mails"

The Washington Post offers this report.


Special election in San Diego?

See this report. Meanwhile, the appellate court hearing the Frye appeal issued this order setting a briefing schedule and inviting the parties to brief whether or not the case is moot.


"Voters in primary will pick a party"

See this news from Virginia.


Felon Voting Controversy in U.K.

See here.


More 2004 Conspiracy Theories

See here.


Anonymous Mailing in Louisiana Causes Furor

See here.


The 527 Bill in the Senate is Changing....

and not to everyone's satisfaction. See this Washington Post report; this Roll Call report (paid subscription required); NY Times; and comments by Bob Bauer and Fred Wertheimer. 
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