Since 1877, Michigan has had an election law that says, “A priest, pastor, curate, or other officer of a religious society shall not for the purpose of influencing a voter at an election, impose or threaten to impose upon the … Continue reading
On May 17, the Maine Joint Committee on State and Local Government passed LD 1309. The bill triples the amount of public funding that candidates for state office may receive. See this story. … Continue reading
On May 16, the California Assembly passed AB 1419 unanimously. This is the bill that permits newly-qualifying parties to qualify as late as July, instead of January, in presidential election years. The bill now goes to the Senate. The California … Continue reading
According to this story, 33 Green Parties of Europe will jointly hold a party-sponsored primary to choose two Green Party nominees who will head up the party’s campaign for the 2014 European Parliamentary elections. The vote will be held on … Continue reading
On May 15, the Texas House defeated SJR 13, which would have asked the voters in November 2013 if they wish to impose any term limits on the statewide executive offices. Most Democrats voted “yes” and most Republicans voted “no”. … Continue reading
