On February 16, the New York Assembly Election Law Committee passed A9271, which moves the independent petition deadline from August to May. The bill also lowers the number of signatures for a candidate to get on a primary ballot by … Continue reading
On February 16, the Missouri Senate passed SB 773 unanimously. For 2012, it moves the deadline for candidates to file in the non-presidential primary from March 27 to April 24. The House Elections Committee will hear the bill on February … Continue reading
On February 16, the Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee passed HB 391, which abolishes the presidential primary. The bill has already passed the House. It takes effect immediately. The Idaho presidential primary is currently scheduled for May 15. … Continue reading
On February 16, the Georgia House Government Committee passed HB 949, which reduces petition requirements for minor party and independent candidates by approximately 25%. … Continue reading
On February 16, the Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns & Elections Committee passed HB 44. The bill increases the “no-politics zone” distance from 30 feet to 150 feet from the door of the building. The bill was amended in Committee to … Continue reading
