On Saturday, January 26, Texas held a special State Senate election, 6th district, in Houston. Here are the election returns, from the Secretary of State’s web page. Parties did not have nominees, but party labels appeared on the ballot. Although … Continue reading
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Washington, D.C., is holding a special election for council-at-large on April 23. Because this is a special election, parties don’t have nominees. All individuals who wish to appear on the ballot must submit a petition with at least 3,000 names. … Continue reading
On January 25, the House State Administration Committee unanimously passed HB 120. It moves the independent petition deadline (for office other than President) from March to May. It also lets individuals file as independent presidential or vice-presidential candidates, even if … Continue reading
New Mexico Senator Michael Sanchez (D-Belen), the Senate Majority Leader, has introduced SB 276, which restores the straight-ticket device. The bill says that only parties that have at least two statewide nominees would be entitled to the device. No party, … Continue reading
Oklahoma Representative Gary Banz (R-Midwest City) has introduced HB 1533. It provides that each U.S. House district should elect its own presidential elector. … Continue reading