California requires independent candidates for legislature and U.S. House to submit 500 signatures in special elections. On July 9, the Secretary of State’s webpage was amended to reflect that such candidates in the upcoming U.S. House special election, 10th district, … Continue reading
The District of Columbia city council writes election laws for the District. The D.C. city council Committee on Government Operations will hold a hearing on Monday, July 13, at 11 a.m, on Bill 18-345, the “Omnibus Election Reform Act of … Continue reading
On July 9, three U.S. Senators introduced S1415, to help overseas voters get their ballots counted. The sponsors are Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY), Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga), and Ben Nelson (D-Neb). The bill requires states to send their overseas absentee ballots … Continue reading
Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski will sign SB 326, according to the Governor’s spokesperson. See this story. This development means that 2009 has been the best year for getting ballot access improvement bills through state legislatures since 2004. This year has … Continue reading
A recent poll by Survey USA says almost 80% of New York residents favor state legislative term limits. See this story. Thanks to Paul Jacob for the link. … Continue reading
