The Oregon House Interim Committee on Rules has introduced many bills that affect minor parties and independent candidates. HB 2428 would eliminate fusion. Several parties could still nominate a candidate, but the candidate could only have one party label on … Continue reading
On November 2, 2010, Florida voters passed a constitutional initiative, requiring that redistricting of U.S. House and state legislative seats be done by the legislature in a manner that outlaws partisan advantage to any party. Outgoing Governor Charlie Crist forwarded … Continue reading
Several interesting Washington state election bills have already been introduced in the 2011 session. An earlier blog post already mentioned SB 5119, to eliminate the presidential primary in 2012. Secretary of State Sam Reed is backing bills in each house … Continue reading
November 1, 2010 – Volume 26, Number 6 … Continue reading
A lower Connecticut state court will not hear the Republican Party attempt to disqualify the Democratic nominee for Attorney General, George Jepsen, until after the election. See this story. For earlier coverage about this lawsuit, see here. … Continue reading
