17 Sep

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A federal jury in Frankfort, Kentucky, has convicted Jerry Lundergan, the father of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, of funneling more than more than $206,670 of illegal corporate contributions to his daughter's failed 2014 challenge of Republican Sen.Source: Jury: Jerry Lundergan, Dale Emmons guilty on all counts in campaign finance case...

16:28 / Campaign Finance / vblog
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17 Sep

On September 13, the California legislature passed AB 681. It lets voters change their party affiliation as late as primary day, without filling out a new voter registration form. It lets voters change their party by telephone, fax, or e-mail, as well as in person at the polls.Source: California Bill to Let Voters Change Their Party Immediately Before a Primary...

16:28 / California / parties / vblog / Voter Registration / y class
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17 Sep

By Staff Writer Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) will retire from Congress at the end of his term and will announce a run for a seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, according to John Sobel, the congressman’s chief of staff.California’s Republican U.S.Source: California Republican Rep. Paul Cook to retire from Congress, run for county supervisor seat...

16:18 / California / congress / Elections / vblog
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17 Sep

Cambridge, MA — The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission: One State’s Model for Gerrymandering Reform,” a new report detailing the lessons learned from Arizona’s innovative approach to legislative redistricting. "Arizona is a pioneer when it comes to independent redistricting.Source: New Report Highlights Arizona as a Model for Redistricting Reform Nationwide...

16:18 / BYU / Redistricting / states / vblog / yclass
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