California holds a special election on May 21 to fill the vacant State Senate seat, 16th district, in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Five candidates will appear on the ballot: three Democrats, one Republican, and one member of the Peace … Continue reading
On April 1, Idaho Governor Butch Otter signed SB 1108, which makes it much more difficult for statewide initiatives to get on the ballot. The old law required signatures of 6% of the registered voters, but they could be obtained … Continue reading
On March 27, the Oklahoma House Rules Committee passed SB 309, which says that if a presidential elector votes in December for someone other than the expected presidential and vice-presidential candidates, he or she is deemed to have automatically resigned. … Continue reading
On April 2, the California State Senate Elections Committee passed SB 113, which would expand eligibility for the state’s pre-registration roster. Current California law lets 17-year-olds complete a voter registration card, which is filed in the pre-registration roster. When the … Continue reading
On April 9, four North Carolina Representatives will introduce a bill to lower the number of signatures for newly-qualifying parties and independent candidates, and to provide for a later deadline. One of the sponsors is the chair of the House … Continue reading
