The Daily Voice, a print/web daily newspaper in New York city which describes itself as a news source for black Americans, carries this op-ed by Lenora Fulani. The op-ed, which ran May 5, makes a case that black voters in … Continue reading
The Oregon Senate Rules Committee has scheduled a work session for SB 326. This is the bill to repeal the 2005 law that said voters may not sign for an independent candidate if they voted, or intend to vote, in … Continue reading
On May 5, the Oklahoma legislature passed SJR 13. It lowers the number of signatures for initiatives, in years immediately after presidential elections. The old law says a statutory initiative needs signatures of 8% of the last vote cast. SJR … Continue reading
On May 5, California AB 1396 passed the Assembly Elections Committee unanimously. It deletes state laws that tell the Democratic Party how to be organized. It also provides that the party will keep a copy of its rules on the … Continue reading
On May 4, Washington’s Governor Christine Gregoire signed HB 1517. It permits ex-felons who still owe fines or restitution payments to register to vote. However, if they fall behind on their payments, they can lose their status as registered voters. … Continue reading
