Illinois House of Representatives Speaker Michael Madigan has been defeated for re-election as Speaker. He had been Speaker ever since 1983, except for two years when Republicans had a majority in the House. Under Madigan’s reign, the Illinois ballot access … Continue reading
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Congressmember Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) has introduced his HJR 14, a proposed constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college. It says in section five that “Entitlement to inclusion on the ballot shall be determined by Congress.” Thanks to Thomas Jones for … Continue reading
This story says that in Rensselaer County, New York, Republican leaders are actively encouraging their supporters to enroll in the Working Families Party, so as to help Republican candidates win the WFP nomination. … Continue reading
Indiana Representative Ryan Dvorak (D-South Bend) has introduced HB 1130. It would decrease the number of signatures for an independent, or the nominee of an unqualified party, from 2% of the last Secretary of State vote, to 250 signatures. It … Continue reading
This Florida newspaper story says that in the newspaper’s home area, election data shows a significant number of voters are registering out of the Republican Party. … Continue reading
The Federal Election Commission had originally been scheduled to file a response to the presidential debates lawsuit on December 14, 2020. But it had asked the U.S. Supreme Court for more time, and the new deadline was to have been … Continue reading