On June 20, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed LD 1626, which sets up presidential primaries in Maine. They do not involve ranked choice voting. The primary is voluntary and parties must decide whether to use them. Parties also must decide … Continue reading
According to this story, it is virtually certain that Congress will not raise its own pay this year. Every time congressional salaries rise, filing fees in some states go up, because some states set the filing fee as a percentage … Continue reading
The U.S.. Supreme Court opinions on partisan gerrymandering will probably be released either Friday June 21, or Monday June 24. No election law cases were issued on June 20.
On June 19, the Pennsylvania State Government Committee passed SB 300. It says that an independent voter, at the polls on primary day, may choose a partisan primary ballot and vote. The voter’s choice is then recorded on his or … Continue reading
On June 19, the California Assembly Elections Committee passed both bills that alter the California presidential primaries. SB 27 requires candidates to reveal the last five years of their tax returns. SB 505 requires presidential candidates who want to be … Continue reading
