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On March 28, the Iowa House passed HJR 14, a proposed constitutional amendment. It would let ex-felons register to vote. If the Senate also passes it this year, then it would need to pass both houses again in 2020. If … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2019
On April 3, New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham signed HB 55, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. That makes three states that have joined the pact this year. The others are Colorado and Delaware. There is also some reason to … Continue reading
In February 2019 the New York legislature passed a bill to reduce the number of signatures for primary petitions in 2019 only, but that temporary liberalization did not apply to New York city. That bill was S2862/A2570, signed February 20. … Continue reading
The Democratic Party has set the date of the second presidential debate, July 30-31, in Detroit. Thanks to Thomas Jones for this news. … Continue reading
The Los Angeles Times has this editorial, opposing two California bills to restrict ballot access for presidential primaries. Most of the editorial is concerned with SB 27, to force presidential primary candidates to release their tax returns. The editorial also … Continue reading