Four Republicans in the New Hampshire House have introduced HB 421. It says that the only individuals who can get on the ballot in a partisan primary for U.S. Senate are individuals nominated by the party caucuses of that party … Continue reading
Five Democratic State Senators in Idaho have introduced SB 1040, which provides for public funding of candidates for state office. The bill does not discriminate for or against any candidate on the basis of the candidate’s partisan affiliation or independent … Continue reading
Maine representative Ben Chipman (I-Portland) has introduced LD 545. It makes it easier for candidates for governor to get on the primary ballot of a small qualified party. Current law requires 2,000 signatures of party members, regardless of the size … Continue reading
The Fresno Bee has this story, in which Fresno County election officials make a case that election administration in that county, and likely other counties, is in jeopardy from lack of resources. The article, in the second half, mentions that … Continue reading
West Virginia is holding a special gubernatorial election in October 2011, and a primary for that election will be held in May. Only the Democratic and Republican Parties will hold primaries. Filing for the primary has closed, with six Democrats … Continue reading
