On April 5, a majority of the Florida Board of Executive Clemency announced that most ex-felons will regain the right to vote, at least as long as those particular Board members are in office. Their terms all expire in January … Continue reading
On April 4, the Texas House Elections Committee heard testimony on HB 2280, which would make it legal for primary voters to sign petitions for new parties and independent candidates. Approximately 15 people spoke in favor. Three individuals spoke against. … Continue reading
At 7:15 am on April 4, the Oregon Senate Legislative Operations & Reform Committee heard testimony on SB 630, which would institute “top-two” primaries for all partisan office except president. Four witnesses from the Green Party testified against it. Representatives … Continue reading
At 7:15 am on April 4, the Oregon Senate Legislative Operations & Reform Committee heard testimony on SB 630, which would institute “top-two” primaries for all partisan office except president. Four witnesses from the Green Party testified against it. Representatives … Continue reading
Last year, minor parties in New Jersey filed a lawsuit in state court on a variety of issues (all concerned with laws that discriminate against minor parties and in favor of major parties). In the last few weeks, attorneys on … Continue reading
