On Wednesday, April 27, the Wisconsin Assembly Campaigns & Elections Committee will hear a bill that eliminates the straight-ticket device, and also which moves the non-presidential primary from September to the 2nd Tuesday in August. The bill does not yet … Continue reading
The Washington Post has this article on Nevada Commission on Ethics v Carrigan, 10-568, which will be argued in the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 27. The case has no direct connection to ballot access, but any case involving … Continue reading
This year, various Maine legislators have introduced at least five bills to decrease the number of members of the legislature. The legislature has been in recess but it re-convenes on April 25. Some of these legislators are holding a press … Continue reading
On March 27, the important German state of Baden-Wuerttenberg held an election for state office, in which the Green Party did very well. As a result of the election, the Green Party gained its first premier in any German state. … Continue reading
On April 21, Florida Republican Party state chair David Bitner delivered a talk in which he said Florida will have its presidential primary in 2012 before any other state, except for New Hampshire and South Carolina. That would mean holding … Continue reading
