The New York Times has this story about Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to eliminate the Wilson-Pakula law. The article is badly titled. The name of the article is “A bid to limit each candidate to one ballot line is stirring … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2013
On April 18, the Oregon House passed HB 3077, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. The bill had passed the House Rules Committee on April 17. The vote in the House was 38-21. Democrats supported the bill 31-2. Republicans mostly … Continue reading
On April 17, the Tennessee Senate Fiscal, Ways & Means Committee passed SR 37. It provides for a legislative study of ballot access for minor parties, and proposes that the committee, besides legislators, will include a representative of each of … Continue reading
On April 17, the New Hampshire Senate Election Law and Veterans Affairs Committee passed HB 521, a bill to “study all current New Hampshire election laws and procedures and review all options to increase participation and access to the ballot.” … Continue reading
On April 15, the Federal Election Commission asked U.S. District Court Robert L. Wilkins to change his mind about his March 18 ruling that said the Libertarian Party is entitled to a hearing in the U.S. Court of Appeals in … Continue reading