New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner has been Secretary of State for 42 years. Throughout that long tenure, he has acted to erect ballot access barriers and do what he could to keep minor parties off the ballot. He … Continue reading
On March 10, the West Virginia legislature passed HB 4002, which eliminates multi-member legislative districts.
On March 14, the South Carolina Senate unanimously passed HB 4977, which changes the method for electing lieutenant governors. Current law says voters choose lieutenant governor as a separate office. The bill, which has now passed the legislature, requires that … Continue reading
On March 14, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said he will appoint members of the State Board of Elections this week. Once the board has members, the Green Party will be on the ballot. The election law says the Green … Continue reading
On March 14, West Virginia HB 3005 went into effect when Governor Jim Justice let it become law, although he wouldn’t sign it. West Virginia law lets governors appoint new legislators when a seat becomes vacant. However, the Governor must … Continue reading
