On March 28, Maine House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree introduced LD 1799. It legalizes fusion. Also, it eases the petition to create a new party, from 5% of the last gubernatorial vote cast, to 2.5%; and it lowers the vote … Continue reading
On April 5, the Alabama House passed HB358. It moves the presidential primary from June to February 5. Although a somewhat similar bill passed in 2006 and was signed into law, it never took effect, because the state didn’t send … Continue reading
On April 5, the Hawaii House passed SB 1956, the “National Popular Vote Plan.” It had passed the Senate in February. It now goes to Governor Linda Lingle, a Republican.
On April 5, the 7th circuit voted 7-4 to uphold Indiana’s law, requiring voters to show government-issued Photo ID in order to vote at the polls. Technically, the 7th circuit voted 7-4 not to rehear the original decision, which had … Continue reading
The Montana House passed HB797 on March 29. It creates a February presidential primary. Existing law has the Montana presidential primary in June. The bill is expected to pass the Senate and be signed into law. If that happens, South … Continue reading
