On January 31, North Carolina State Senators Thom Goolsby (R-Wilmington) and Jerry Tillman (R-Archdale) introduced SB 39. It would make all state judicial elections partisan, whether for State Supreme Court, State Court of Appeals, or District Court. According to this … Continue reading
The city of Wheaton, Illinois, has filed a lawsuit to prevent one particular individual from being a declared write-in candidate for city council. The County Board of Elections accepted his write-in filing, so presumably the city is suing the County … Continue reading
Illinois Representative Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) has introduced HB 1269, which substantially lowers the number of signatures needed for independent candidates. However, it makes the petition deadline earlier, and requires a shorter petitioning period. Currently independent candidates for statewide office … Continue reading
Election law bills in Wyoming that would have made interesting substantive changes have failed to pass by the necessary deadline. SF 108 would have switched Wyoming to a top-two open primary system. HB 96 would have made it easier for … Continue reading
New York city is holding a special election for city council, 31st district, on February 19. In New York city, even though elections are partisan, special city council elections are conducted without party nominees. All candidates appear on the ballot … Continue reading
