On April 24, Republican nominee James Tedisco conceded to the Democratic nominee, Scott Murphy, in the March 31 special election for U.S. House in New York’s Hudson Valley (20th district). Thanks to Independent Political Report for this news.
The Working Families Party of New York city is in the process of deciding which candidates should be permitted to run in its 2009 primary for city offices. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and two Democratic contenders are each seeking the WFP’s … Continue reading
On April 23, the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 161, the National Popular Vote Plan Bill.
On April 21, the California Assembly Elections Committee passed AB 1121. It would let 10 general law cities or counties use Instant-Runoff Voting for their own elections. A somewhat broader bill passed the legislature in the last session. It would … Continue reading
According to this newspaper story, published April 23, Florida legislative leaders say they will drop the controversial portions of this year’s omnibus election law bill. This probably means that the bill will no longer make it illegal to pay initiative … Continue reading
