On January 24, U.S. District Court Judge Catherine Eagles heard North Carolina Democratic Party v Berger, m.d., 1:17cv-1113. Here is a news story about the three-hour argument. The issue is whether North Carolina is violating the U.S. Constitution by holding … Continue reading
On January 24, the South Dakota House State Affairs Committee passed HB 1012. It makes it easier for a party to stay on the ballot. It amends the vote test to remain on, so that it only needs to be … Continue reading
Late on Tuesday, January 23, the Alabama House passed HB 17. It eliminates special elections for U.S. Senate, except for special elections held in November of even-numbered years. If this bill had been in effect last year, there would have … Continue reading
On January 11, the Kentucky Senate passed SB 4 by 24-11. It moves elections for statewide state office, including Governor, from the odd year before a presidential election, to presidential election years. All Republicans voted “yes” and all Democrats voted … Continue reading
On January 22, the West Virginia House passed HB 4002 by a vote of 72-25. It requires that all members of the House be elected from single-member districts. Currently there are eleven House districts that elect two members; six districts … Continue reading
