On February 11, the Hawaii House passed HB 2397 unanimously. It moves the primary from mid-September to the second Saturday in August. However, the bill was amended, so that it does not go into effect until 2011. This is good … Continue reading
The Connecticut Joint Government Administration & Elections Committee will hear two bills on February 22 that change the rules for public funding of candidates. HB 5021, sponsored by Governor Jodi Rell, repeals the parts of the public funding law that … Continue reading
Connecticut Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz says she will file a lawsuit in state court, seeking a decision that she is eligible to run for Attorney General this year. See this story. She is the plaintiff and the defendants include … Continue reading
The Portland Press Herald has this editorial, suggesting that the city should try Instant Runoff Voting for its own city elections. Thanks to Thomas MacMillan for the link. … Continue reading
The ballot-qualified Moderate Party of Rhode Island has announced that it will fill most, if not all, of the statewide state ticket. See this story. Thanks to Nancy Hanks for the link. The Moderate Party is also hoping to get … Continue reading
