On February 24, the Utah Senate passed SJR 2, which asks Congress to pass a proposed constitutional amendment to repeal the 17th Amendment. The 17th Amendment, which went into effect in 1913, provides that voters choose U.S. Senators. Utah SJR … Continue reading
On February 25, U.S. District Court Judge James M. Moody, Jr., refused to enjoin the 2015 Arkansas law that says newly-qualifying parties must choose all their nominees (except President and Vice-President) an entire year before the election. The order does … Continue reading
On February 25, the Nebraska Secretary of State announced that he is putting two Democrats, five Republicans, and five Libertarians on presidential primary ballots automatically. Those not chosen are free to submit a petition with 300 signatures of party members. … Continue reading
“The Week”, which has both British and American editions, has this story imagining a 2016 general election presidential debate between Bernie Sanders as the Democratic nominee, Donald Trump as the Republican nominee, Mike Bloomberg as an independent, and Gary Johnson … Continue reading
Indiana State Representative Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomington) says next year he will introduce a bill to reduce the number of signatures, and the distribution requirement, for candidates to get on the primary ballot for President, Governor, and U.S. Senator (primary candidates … Continue reading
