This interesting story describes the North Carolina legislature’s problems trying to go home for the year, something that seems unlikely to happen for some weeks, if not months. There is a pending ballot access bill in the North Carolina legislature, … Continue reading
The California Senate is likely to vote on AB 2351 during the week of August 18-22. This is the bill that eases the definition of “political party”, from a group that has registration of 1% of the last gubernatorial vote, … Continue reading
On August 4, the California Supreme Court asked for briefs in Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association v Bowen, S220289. The is the case on whether the legislature has the power to put advisory measures on the statewide ballot. The legislature passed … Continue reading
Alabama requires political parties to certify the names of their nominees by July 30. In Marshall County and Jackson County, the county organizations of both parties failed to meet this deadline. See this story. The Secretary of State seems to … Continue reading
On July 29, Washington, D.C., Mayor Vincent Gray signed Bill 20-0574, which permanently eliminates the D.C. residency requirement for petitioners. Last year the city had passed a temporary measure eliminating the residency requirement, but the new legislation is permanent. The … Continue reading
