The Washington Secretary of State has asked the legislature to clarify the definition of a ballot-qualified party. The existing law says that it is a party that polled at least 5% for any statewide nominee, but parties no longer have … Continue reading
On February 12, the Alabama Constitution, Green and Libertarian Parties filed this brief, asking a U.S. District Court to rule that the March petition deadline for newly-qualifying parties is unconstitutional. The case is Stein v Chapman, U.S. District Court, Middle … Continue reading
On February 10, an organizing meeting was held in South Carolina for a proposed new party that would represent centrists. Approximately 75 people attended. Tentatively the party’s name is the Free Citizens Party. See this story. Thanks to Dave Gillespie … Continue reading
Three Minnesota legislators have introduced SF 335 and HF 367, which would permit any city to use Ranked-Choice Voting for its own local elections. Currently, only charter cities are free to make that decision for themselves. The sponsors are Senator … Continue reading
North Carolina Senator E. S. “Buck” Newton (R-Wilson) has introduced SB 82, to abolish the straight-ticket device. Bills are now pending to abolish straight-ticket devices in Indiana, Iowa, North Carolina, and Rhode Island. Thanks to Kevin Hayes for this news.
