Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach recently re-interpreted Kansas election law section 25-302b, the law that determines how a party remains on the ballot. That law, passed in 1984, says, “Any recognized political party whose nominee for any office for … Continue reading
On June 13, the Oregon House Rules Committee passed SB 146, an omnibus election law bill. Among other things, it makes it easier for a party to remain ballot-qualified, by providing that a party only has to pass the vote … Continue reading
On the evening of June 13, the Arizona legislature passed HB 2305, an omnibus election law bill. Among other provisions, it makes it very difficult for members of small qualified parties to get on their own party’s primary ballot. It … Continue reading
On the evening of June 13, a New Jersey State Appeals Court upheld October 16 as the date for the upcoming special U.S. Senate election. See this story. The case is Grillo v Christie, A-4648-12T2. Thanks to Thomas Jones for … Continue reading
On June 13, the Rhode Island legislature passed SB 346/HB 5575, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. The plan had actually passed in the last session, but the Governor had vetoed it. Rhode Island’s current Governor, Lincoln Chafee, says he … Continue reading
