On February 27, the Vermont Senate passed S34 by a vote of 15-10. This is the National Popular Vote Plan bill. The bill has now passed in three legislative chambers this year, one chamber each in Vermont, Arkansas, and New … Continue reading
On March 3, Burlington, Vermont held a mayoral election. The candidate were Progressive Bob Kiss (the incumbent), Republican Kurt Wright, Democratic Andy Montroll, independent Dan Smith, and Green Party nominee James Simpson. Kiss was re-elected. The election had been considered … Continue reading
California Assemblymember Mike Davis has introduced AB 1121. It lets 10 general law cities or counties use Instant Runoff Voting for their own local elections. The bill doesn’t specify which 10 jurisdictions would be included. Under the California Constitution, charter … Continue reading
Missouri Representative Wayne Cooper (R-Camdenton) has introduced HJR 34. It has 15 Republican co-sponsors. It requires presidential candidates to submit a Birth Certificate to the Secretary of State, and says a certificate of live birth is not an adequate substitute. … Continue reading
Texas Representative John Davis (R-Clear Lake) has introduced HB 1821, to provide for registration by party on the voter registration form. Then, no one could participate in the primary of any party unless that voter had been registered in that … Continue reading
