On April 4, a subcommittee of the Iowa Senate amended a bill that had already passed the House, to add a provision making ballot access more difficult for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties. Senator Roby Smith (R-Davenport) … Continue reading
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On April 3, New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham signed HB 407, the omnibus election law bill that is approximately 500 pages long. Included in the bill is a provision easing the number of signatures for independent candidates. Under the old … Continue reading
New York state has a commission that was established to study public funding of campaigns for state office. It also plans to hold hearings on fusion. See this story. … Continue reading
The Press-Republican, daily newspaper in Plattsburgh, New York, here calls for general election presidential debates with more than just two candidates. … Continue reading
On March 28, the Iowa House passed HJR 14, a proposed constitutional amendment. It would let ex-felons register to vote. If the Senate also passes it this year, then it would need to pass both houses again in 2020. If … Continue reading
On April 3, New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham signed HB 55, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. That makes three states that have joined the pact this year. The others are Colorado and Delaware. There is also some reason to … Continue reading