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Americans Elect has a webpage with a blog. The May 20 blog entry again emphasizes that all registered voters in the United States may participate in choosing the party’s presidential nominee. … Continue reading
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New Mexico and Wisconsin are both somewhat likely to abandon straight-ticket devices starting in 2012. In New Mexico, it is reported that the new Secretary of State, Dianna Duran, will eliminate the device. New Mexico election law does not authorize … Continue reading
A bill to improve Georgia ballot access was introduced a few months ago. It is HB 494, by Rusty Kidd (the legislature’s only independent) and Alan Powell, a Republican from Hartwell. It abolishes mandatory petitions for all candidates. Although the … Continue reading
On May 19, a Nevada state court ruled that political parties may choose nominees in the upcoming special U.S. House election. The case is Nevada Republican Party v State of Nevada, 11oc-00147, in First Judicial District Court, Carson City. See … Continue reading
On May 19, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed HB 1355, which hugely increases ballot access barriers for new political parties that wish to run someone for President. See this story. The bill also forbids anyone from running in a partisan … Continue reading