On February 26, the U.S. House Administration Committee passed H.R. 1, the federal election law bill that includes reforms favored by Democrats. One of the little-discussed provisions of the bill makes it much more difficult for presidential candidates to qualify … Continue reading
On February 27, the New Mexico Senate Rules Committee passes SB 418. Originally the bill said that major parties (the parties that nominate by primary) must allow independent voters to vote in their primaries, or else those parties must pay … Continue reading
On February 26, the Washington State Senate passed SB 5074 by 26-20. It says that if a presidential elector votes for someone other than the person who received the most popular votes in the state, then that person is deemed … Continue reading
Bills have been introduced in both houses of the Illinois legislature to lower the number of signatures for the three citywide non-partisan offices in Chicago. The bill would lower the number from 12,500 to 5,000 signatures. The bills also lower … Continue reading
Connecticut held special elections in five legislative districts on February 26. In the 39th House district, centered on New London, the Green Party nominee polled 28.52%. The Democratic nominee won the seat with 51.33%. The Republican Party nominee polled 11.67% … Continue reading
