Last year, the University of Michigan Press published Presidential Elections 1789-2008, a book that shows color maps of the United States for each presidential election, and shows which presidential candidate carried each county. The book is visually beautiful, has 600 … Continue reading
On June 16, the Rhode Island Senate passed SB 164, the National Popular Vote Plan bill, by a vote of 30-4. The four “no” votes were cast by three Democrats and one Republican. The bill now moves to the House … Continue reading
According to this story, the South Dakota legislators who back the National Popular Vote Plan idea may qualify an initiative, to ask the voters of South Dakota if they wish to pass the plan. It appears the backers would attempt … Continue reading
On June 17, the Louisiana Committee on the Senate & Governmental Affairs passed SB 509 by a 5-4 vote. This is the bill that moves the presidential primary from February to March. It had appeared defeated earlier this week. The … Continue reading
On June 16, the Delaware Senate unanimously passed SB 118, which relaxes somewhat restrictions on the the ability of voters to change parties. Current law says voters may not change their party registration between November 1 of the year before … Continue reading
