Bills have been introduced in Guam’s legislature, and also in the legislature of the Northern Mariana Islands, calling for a popular vote in each territory on whether the two should be reunified. See this story. Thanks to Michael Richardson for … Continue reading
Canada is holding a Parliamentary election on May 2. According to this article, a poll suggests that the Green Party’s candidate in one particular district in British Columbia is leading. If the Green Party’s candidate, Elizabeth May, wins, that will … Continue reading
On April 26, the Florida Senate Budget Committee passed SB 2086, the Senate version of the Secretary of State’s omnibus election law bill. The vote was 13-7. The bill has the same provisions making ballot access more difficult for the … Continue reading
On April 25, Utah attorney Rob Latham testified before the joint legislative committee that is drawing the lines for new legislative districts. He advocated that the legislature create 5-member districts, for the House, and also provide for proportional representation. The … Continue reading
Cecil Bothwell, a city councilmember in Asheville, North Carolina, had announced several months ago that he would be an independent candidate for U.S. House in 2012. However, according to this April 26 story, he has changed his mind and will … Continue reading
