U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Representative John Conyers (D-Mi.) have introduced a bill to permit ex-felons to vote in federal elections. Here is a link to the text of the bill, which does not yet have a bill number. … Continue reading
Alabama State Senator Quinton Ross (D-Montgomery) has introduced SB 240. It moves the primary for president and all other office, during presidential election years, from the 2nd Tuesday in March to the 1st Tuesday in March. Even though the bill … Continue reading
In 2013, Republicans in the Arizona legislature passed an omnibus election law bill, HB 2305, that injured voting rights for minor parties, and for Democrats as well. The Arizona Democratic Party and its allies, especially unions, then mustered the strength … Continue reading
On March 18, the Vermont omnibus election law bill was amended to delete a provision that would have made it more difficult for parties to nominate candidates. The original bill abolished the ability of a party that has its own … Continue reading
On March 18, the Alabama Senate Constitution, Ethics & Elections Committee passed SB 221, the bill that eases ballot access for newly-qualifying parties and independent candidates. The vote was 4-2. The only Democrat who was present, Linda Coleman, voted for … Continue reading
