Fact that the label we are discussing, "write-ins", has been used for a CA
purpose should not be allowed to interfere with our trying for something
usable throughout the US.
The CA document is worth studying for useful thought - but deserves care to
avoid what they say that does not fit our needs.
DWK
On Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:40:35 -0000 James Gilmour wrote:
Subject changed: was > Subject: Re: [EM] Why I think IRV isn't a serious
alternative 2
Jonathan Lundell > Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 5:58 PM
California write-in rules lie somewhere in that gap. Here's a sample:
http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/cand_qual_wi.pdf
These requirements must be met in order for write-in votes to be counted.
Having read quickly through these rules, I don't see clearly how a "write-in candidate"
is different from a "nominated candidate".
Both must formally register their candidacy by the due date, all the
information is public before the election, both must keep
proper registered accounts of their election expenses. There is nothing
informal about this process.
Maybe the rules on "write-ins" are quite different in other States?
James
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