Vermont S117 passed the State Senate on April 21, although a second vote will be held on April 23. It would move the primary (for office other than president) from September to August. The bill would not affect the petition … Continue reading
On April 22, the New Hampshire Senate passed HB 35, which eliminates the vice-presidential part of the presidential primary ballot. The House had already passed it. New Hampshire has been the only state that ever held a vice-presidential primary. … Continue reading
On April 22, Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner released a 36-page set of recommendations for changes in Ohio election laws. Included in the set of recommendations is a two-page chapter on ballot access laws for minor political parties. The … Continue reading
The New Jersey Conservative Party has received publicity lately, because its state chair, Stephen Spinoza, resigned so that he could become a Republican and work for one particular Republican candidate for Governor this year. For example, see this story in … Continue reading
Missouri SB 569 passed the Senate Finance, Government Organization & Elections Committee on April 15. It makes it easier to qualify initiative petitions. It says that if a registered voter signs an initiative, the signature counts, regardless of any problems … Continue reading
