An earlier post noted that the Kansas House had passed a bill setting up a presidential primary in 2012 (Kansas had been one of 10 states this year with caucuses instead of a presidential primary). The 2012 presidential primary bill … Continue reading
On April 3, the 11th circuit voted 2-1 to let Florida continue to use a restrictive voter registration law that was passed in 2005. The decision does not say that the Florida law is legal or constitutional, but it says … Continue reading
On April 4, the Michigan Democratic State Executive Committee decided not to try a presidential caucus, or a party-run mail-in presidential primary, this year. Michigan elections officials had held a presidential primary in January that, under Democratic Party national rules, … Continue reading
On April 1, an initiative was submitted to transform King County, Washington county elections into non-partisan elections. The initiative needs 52,817 signatures, and 80,000 were submitted, so it is very likely to qualify. If it does qualify, it will be … Continue reading
On April 3, the Green Party and the Independent Party both turned in petitions for the purpose of being qualified parties in Hawaii. Hawaii requires 663 signatures. The Independent Party, composed of Ralph Nader supporters, turned in approximately 2,100. The … Continue reading
