On February 14, South Dakota HB 1259 was withdrawn by its sponsors.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 for the executive statewide posts (other than Governor) in conventions in the summer. The bill would have said they should all be nominated by primary. Thanks to Lori Stacey for this news.
HACKS love the caucus / convention machinations.
See the ROT before *official* primaries came along in 1888-1890.
How many SMALL pop States created in 1861-1912 by the Elephants to control the gerrymander USA Senate ???