The Connecticut House expects to vote on HB 6437, the National Popular Vote Plan, sometime in the next few weeks. See this article. The bill had passed the Joint Committee on Government Administration & Elections on March 25. … Continue reading
On April 20, newly appointed U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York met with state leaders of the Working Families Party. See this news article. … Continue reading
Florida Governor Charlie Christ says he doesn’t like S956 and HB CS497, the two identical bills that, among other things, make it more difficult for initiatives to get on the ballot. See this news story. Thanks to Rick Hasen for … Continue reading
On April 20, a 3-judge panel of the North Carolina Appeals Court heard arguments in Libertarian Party of North Carolina v State Board of Elections, a case filed in 2005. The arguments lasted for one hour. The judges were John … Continue reading
The Constitution Party is petitioning for status as a qualified party for 2010 in both Wyoming and Arizona. The Wyoming drive, which could not legally start until April 1, 2009, already has 250 volunteer signatures. … Continue reading
