Free & Equal released this press release on May 15, asking people who care about ballot access to contact certain key Oklahoma legislators today and in the next few days, urging support for HB 1072. HB 1072 lowers the number … Continue reading
On May 14, the Oregon State Senate unanimously passed SB 326, which repeals the law that makes it illegal for primary voters to sign an independent candidate petition. Thanks to Dan Meek for the news. … Continue reading
On May 14, the California Assembly unanimously passed AB 308. It provides that overseas voters who are voting in an election that requires a run-off if no one gets 50% of the vote in the first round, will be sent … Continue reading
At British Columbia’s election to elect a new Provincial legislature on May 12, the Green Party polled 8% of the total vote cast in all districts in the province. See this newspaper story, which labels the showing “poor”. … Continue reading
On May 13, Illinois HB 723 was amended in the Senate Elections Committee, the very day it had been assigned to that committee. This indicates the legislative leadership is interested in passing it quickly. It restricts the ability of ballot-qualified … Continue reading
