Idaho has also gone through extreme measures to overturn initiatives that have passed; spreading lies to discourage passage of initiatives; and creating legal obstacles to initiatives attempting to get on the ballot.
"Twenty-four states do not allow for statewide citizen-initiated ballot measures (initiatives and popular referendums), meaning citizens cannot directly propose laws or constitutional amendments, nor can they challenge laws passed by the legislature through a popular vote.
Here's the list of those states:
* Alabama
* Connecticut
* Delaware
* Georgia
* Hawaii
* Indiana
* Iowa
* Kansas
* Kentucky
* Louisiana
* Minnesota
* New Hampshire
* New Jersey
* New York
* North Carolina
* Pennsylvania
* Rhode Island
* South Carolina
* Tennessee
* Texas
* Vermont
* Virginia
* West Virginia
* Wisconsin"
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It looks like a virtual tie between red states and blue states. I'm happy to live in Oregon where we allow citizen input. Note that Washington and California are also not in that list. Come out and join us on the Left Coast where we still are free!
The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly grant states the authority to cancel elections. However, it does provide states with the power to regulate the administration of elections within their borders. This authority is primarily found in Article I, Section 4, which states:
"The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators."
This means that while states have the power to set their own election laws, including the scheduling and conduct of elections, they must still operate within the framework of federal law. In practice, states may have provisions in their laws that allow for the postponement or cancellation of elections under certain circumstances, such as emergencies or natural disasters, but these provisions are determined by state law rather than the Constitution itself.
What is the emergency? Challenge the law.
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Citizens can fight back against changes to laws that would postpone or cancel elections through several avenues:
1. **Advocacy and Lobbying**: Citizens can organize and advocate for the protection of election laws by contacting their elected representatives, participating in public forums, and lobbying for legislation that safeguards election integrity.
2. **Petitions**: Citizens can gather signatures to support petitions that call for maintaining scheduled elections or opposing any proposed changes that would allow postponement or cancellation.
3. **Legal Action**: If a law is passed that citizens believe is unconstitutional or violates their rights, they can challenge it in court. This may involve filing lawsuits to seek injunctions or to have the law overturned.
4. **Public Awareness Campaigns**: Raising awareness through social media, community meetings, and public demonstrations can mobilize public opinion against changes to election laws.
5. **Voting**: Engaging in the electoral process by voting for candidates who support fair election practices can help ensure that laws protecting election integrity are upheld.
By utilizing these methods, citizens can actively participate in the democratic process and work to prevent changes that could undermine the electoral system.
Yes, voting by mail and early voting can help prevent some issues related to ballot access and voter disenfranchisement. Here are several ways these methods can be beneficial:
Increased Accessibility: Voting by mail and early voting provide more opportunities for individuals to cast their ballots, making it easier for those who may face challenges on Election Day, such as work commitments, health issues, or transportation difficulties.
Reduced Crowding: Early voting can help alleviate long lines and overcrowding at polling places on Election Day, which can discourage people from voting. This can lead to a more efficient voting process.
Flexibility: Mail-in voting allows voters to complete their ballots at their convenience, reducing the pressure to vote quickly and enabling them to research candidates and issues thoroughly.
Mitigation of Last-Minute Changes: By allowing voters to cast their ballots before Election Day, early voting and mail-in voting can help mitigate the impact of last-minute changes to voting laws or procedures that could affect access.
Enhanced Participation: These methods can lead to higher voter turnout, as they provide more options for participation. Increased turnout can help ensure that a broader range of voices is heard in the electoral process.
Protection Against Disenfranchisement: Voting by mail can help protect against issues like voter intimidation or challenges at polling places, as voters can complete their ballots in a private setting.
While voting by mail and early voting can enhance access and participation, it's also important to ensure that these systems are secure and that voters are informed about how to use them effectively.
As one who demonstrated against control of the Indiana state legislature by ALEC outside their downtown Indianapolis hotel where they were having a national mtg, with my school employee friend 9 yrs ago, the only additional comment I would make is that regrettably, when Democrats fight this, as they did last year here where I now live in Ohio, seeking to take redistricting out of the hands of R politicians (laudable goal, I would have VOTED FOR THAT), they take up the same totalizing tactics the Rs use and in Issue 1's case, seek to seize control with unelected, lifetime appointed commission members. The issue failed, I am not sure if R's organized more intensely against it, or others didn't like the "lifetime appointment" aspect of it - I doubt the latter - unfortunately, Ohio voters like many Midwesterners WATCH TOO MUCH TELEVISION and allow networks to propagandize them, whether R or D. They have stopped thinking independently. I do not believe in ANY lifetime appointments of any party where the appointment controls political outcomes.
Wow! Incredibly sobering assessment. Time to wake up.
Idaho has also gone through extreme measures to overturn initiatives that have passed; spreading lies to discourage passage of initiatives; and creating legal obstacles to initiatives attempting to get on the ballot.
I asked Google about this and this was the reply:
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"Twenty-four states do not allow for statewide citizen-initiated ballot measures (initiatives and popular referendums), meaning citizens cannot directly propose laws or constitutional amendments, nor can they challenge laws passed by the legislature through a popular vote.
Here's the list of those states:
* Alabama
* Connecticut
* Delaware
* Georgia
* Hawaii
* Indiana
* Iowa
* Kansas
* Kentucky
* Louisiana
* Minnesota
* New Hampshire
* New Jersey
* New York
* North Carolina
* Pennsylvania
* Rhode Island
* South Carolina
* Tennessee
* Texas
* Vermont
* Virginia
* West Virginia
* Wisconsin"
~~~~~
It looks like a virtual tie between red states and blue states. I'm happy to live in Oregon where we allow citizen input. Note that Washington and California are also not in that list. Come out and join us on the Left Coast where we still are free!
The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly grant states the authority to cancel elections. However, it does provide states with the power to regulate the administration of elections within their borders. This authority is primarily found in Article I, Section 4, which states:
"The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators."
This means that while states have the power to set their own election laws, including the scheduling and conduct of elections, they must still operate within the framework of federal law. In practice, states may have provisions in their laws that allow for the postponement or cancellation of elections under certain circumstances, such as emergencies or natural disasters, but these provisions are determined by state law rather than the Constitution itself.
What is the emergency? Challenge the law.
——————————————
Citizens can fight back against changes to laws that would postpone or cancel elections through several avenues:
1. **Advocacy and Lobbying**: Citizens can organize and advocate for the protection of election laws by contacting their elected representatives, participating in public forums, and lobbying for legislation that safeguards election integrity.
2. **Petitions**: Citizens can gather signatures to support petitions that call for maintaining scheduled elections or opposing any proposed changes that would allow postponement or cancellation.
3. **Legal Action**: If a law is passed that citizens believe is unconstitutional or violates their rights, they can challenge it in court. This may involve filing lawsuits to seek injunctions or to have the law overturned.
4. **Public Awareness Campaigns**: Raising awareness through social media, community meetings, and public demonstrations can mobilize public opinion against changes to election laws.
5. **Voting**: Engaging in the electoral process by voting for candidates who support fair election practices can help ensure that laws protecting election integrity are upheld.
By utilizing these methods, citizens can actively participate in the democratic process and work to prevent changes that could undermine the electoral system.
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Pass it on so we can beat them at their own fxxk up games.
Yes, voting by mail and early voting can help prevent some issues related to ballot access and voter disenfranchisement. Here are several ways these methods can be beneficial:
Increased Accessibility: Voting by mail and early voting provide more opportunities for individuals to cast their ballots, making it easier for those who may face challenges on Election Day, such as work commitments, health issues, or transportation difficulties.
Reduced Crowding: Early voting can help alleviate long lines and overcrowding at polling places on Election Day, which can discourage people from voting. This can lead to a more efficient voting process.
Flexibility: Mail-in voting allows voters to complete their ballots at their convenience, reducing the pressure to vote quickly and enabling them to research candidates and issues thoroughly.
Mitigation of Last-Minute Changes: By allowing voters to cast their ballots before Election Day, early voting and mail-in voting can help mitigate the impact of last-minute changes to voting laws or procedures that could affect access.
Enhanced Participation: These methods can lead to higher voter turnout, as they provide more options for participation. Increased turnout can help ensure that a broader range of voices is heard in the electoral process.
Protection Against Disenfranchisement: Voting by mail can help protect against issues like voter intimidation or challenges at polling places, as voters can complete their ballots in a private setting.
While voting by mail and early voting can enhance access and participation, it's also important to ensure that these systems are secure and that voters are informed about how to use them effectively.
As one who demonstrated against control of the Indiana state legislature by ALEC outside their downtown Indianapolis hotel where they were having a national mtg, with my school employee friend 9 yrs ago, the only additional comment I would make is that regrettably, when Democrats fight this, as they did last year here where I now live in Ohio, seeking to take redistricting out of the hands of R politicians (laudable goal, I would have VOTED FOR THAT), they take up the same totalizing tactics the Rs use and in Issue 1's case, seek to seize control with unelected, lifetime appointed commission members. The issue failed, I am not sure if R's organized more intensely against it, or others didn't like the "lifetime appointment" aspect of it - I doubt the latter - unfortunately, Ohio voters like many Midwesterners WATCH TOO MUCH TELEVISION and allow networks to propagandize them, whether R or D. They have stopped thinking independently. I do not believe in ANY lifetime appointments of any party where the appointment controls political outcomes.