On April 23, the New York State Senate is holding a hearing in Buffalo to hear Law Professor James Gardner make the case for many election law reforms, including easing the deadline for a voter to switch parties and still … Continue reading
On April 22, the Washington legislature passed HB 1517. It permits ex-felons who still haven’t finished paying off any fines or restitution payments to register to vote. However, if they have missed 3 monthly payments within a year, they again … Continue reading
Vermont S117 passed the State Senate on April 21, although a second vote will be held on April 23. It would move the primary (for office other than president) from September to August. The bill would not affect the petition … Continue reading
On April 22, the New Hampshire Senate passed HB 35, which eliminates the vice-presidential part of the presidential primary ballot. The House had already passed it. New Hampshire has been the only state that ever held a vice-presidential primary. … Continue reading
On April 22, Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner released a 36-page set of recommendations for changes in Ohio election laws. Included in the set of recommendations is a two-page chapter on ballot access laws for minor political parties. The … Continue reading
