All articles tagged with #voting rules
Originally Published 2 months ago — by New York Post
Zohran Mamdani's election victory was significantly aided by engineered voting rules such as ranked-choice voting, public matching funds, and legal changes that favored progressive candidates, demonstrating how strategic rule changes can influence electoral outcomes.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
The Department of Homeland Security may withhold millions in election security funding from states that do not comply with new federal voting policy requirements, leading some states like Maine to forgo grants worth around $130,000. The new rules, introduced under the Trump administration, include mandates such as using a citizenship verification system and prioritizing compliance with unimplemented voting standards, raising concerns about federal overreach and potential impacts on election security and law enforcement funding.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by GoldDerby
The 2025 Emmy nominations voting has begun, with the number of nomination slots in categories determined by a proportional rule based on submissions, except for the top drama and comedy series categories which always have eight slots. Notably, all lead categories will have five slots for the first time since the system's implementation, with specific slot counts for various acting, directing, and writing categories across genres. Nominations will be announced on July 15.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
The Iowa Republican Party issued a reminder that only residents can participate in the state's 2024 presidential nominating process, following a call by Casey DeSantis, wife of Republican candidate Ron DeSantis, for women from across the country to join the gatherings. Casey DeSantis clarified that while voting is limited to registered voters in Iowa, women from other states can volunteer in support of Ron DeSantis. With just over a month until the Iowa Caucus, polls show former President Donald Trump leading over DeSantis and Nikki Haley. The Trump campaign condemned the DeSantis' tactics and urged supporters to be aware of their alleged plot to rig the Caucus.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has shifted to liberal control for the first time in 15 years with the inauguration of Justice Janet Protasiewicz, who campaigned on abortion rights. This change carries significant implications for Wisconsin, a battleground state where the Supreme Court has had a decisive role in major political and policy battles. While liberals hope for favorable rulings on issues such as abortion, voting rules, and elections, there are no guarantees. A pending lawsuit challenging the state's abortion ban and another lawsuit seeking to undo a ruling on absentee ballot drop boxes are expected to come before the court. The new liberal majority has already resulted in the firing of the director of state courts, signaling a shift in direction.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and 10 local elections supervisors, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, are opposing the Department of Justice's involvement in a legal battle over voting rules. The DOJ filed a "statement of interest" in a lawsuit challenging a Florida voter registration provision that requires some individuals to physically sign their name with a pen. The court ruled that those opposed to the DOJ filing could respond to the arguments from federal lawyers. This is the second time the Biden administration has intervened in lawsuits challenging Florida laws, while state officials continue to pursue legal challenges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO Europe
The second round of UN talks for a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution ended with a mandate to draft the text, but was marred by delays, protests, and geopolitical tensions. Oil-rich countries including Saudi Arabia and Brazil led a prolonged debate over voting rules and points of procedure, causing a "manufactured deadlock" that took precious time away from more substantive discussions on the treaty. The High Ambition Coalition, which is pushing to "end plastic pollution by 2040," and NGOs were relieved that the broad strokes of a plastics treaty will be drafted, but the core substantive issues remain unsettled.