A proposed California initiative to convert the top-two system to a top-four system has begun to circulate. It needs 585,407 valid signatures by August 13, 2018. The proponent is Richard Charles Ginnaty. If it got enough valid signatures, it would … Continue reading
On February 13, the North Carolina legislature passed HB 90, which says the Governor may appoint all nine members of the State Election Board. He must appoint four Democrats, four Republicans, and one person who is neither. The old law … Continue reading
The New Mexico legislature adjourned at noon on Thursday, February 15. The House Joint Memorial to set up a committee to study election law reform issues failed to pass. It had passed the House unanimously and the Senate Committee unanimously, … Continue reading
On February 14, South Dakota HB 1259 was withdrawn by its sponsors. It would have changed nomination procedures for South Dakota statewide state elective positions other than Governor. Current law says all qualified parties, large and small alike, choose nominees … Continue reading
The New York Times has this article, describing how California’s top-two system has not changed California politics very much since it was put into effect, but showing how it is worrying Democrats in certain U.S. House races in 2018. The … Continue reading
