Three New Hampshire state representatives have introduced HB 98, which would move the non-presidential primary from September to the first Tuesday in June. If the bills passed as written, the petition deadline for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified … Continue reading
Several interesting Arizona bills concerning elections have been introduced. HB 2314, by Representative John Kavanagh (R-Fountain Hills), would allow election officials to omit the names of presidential elector candidates from general election ballots. Arizona is the most populous state that … Continue reading
This newspaper story says the contested U.S. House race in New York’s 22nd district turns on whether about 70 voters should have their ballots counted. They registered to vote on time, at the Motor Vehicles office. But the county didn’t … Continue reading
The National Conference of State Legislatures has this useful chart showing when each state’s legislature convenes in 2021. People who care about ballot access in their own state should be now seeking legislators willing to introduce bills to improve the … Continue reading
On January 11, U.S. District Court Judge John A. Woodcock, a Bush Jr.. appointee, declined to issue a Temporary Restraining Order blocking the Maine ban on initiative petitioners who don’t live in Maine and aren’t registered in Maine. We the … Continue reading
