A Zogby International poll, taken between June 2-6, asks Americans which party they wish to support for U.S. House this November. The results: Democratic 40%, Republican 29%, anyone else 5%, undecided 26%. Unfortunately, there will probably be no “other” choice … Continue reading
On May 15, the Louisiana House passed SB 18. It re-establishes closed primaries for congressional elections, instead of the “top-two” system that has been in place since 1978. The bill had already passed the Senate. Since the House amended it, … Continue reading
On June 14, a Kentucky Circuit Court Judge in Lexington ordered that a candidate for non-partisan county office should be on the ballot, even though technically his petition was deficient. The law requires 100 signatures, and says if a voter … Continue reading
Pennsylvania’s current deadline for minor party and independent candidate petitions is August 1. HB 544 would move this to the first Tuesday in July. The bill is backed by the state Elections Department, and passed the House in December 2005. … Continue reading
On June 14, Missouri’s Governor signed SB 1014, which eliminates the straight-ticket device on general election ballots. Straight-ticket devices definitely injure independent candidates, and probably injure minor parties. Fourteen other states still have them.
