On June 2, the California Assembly passed AB 446. The vote was 70-4. The four “no” votes were cast by Republicans Megan Dahle, Laurie Davies, Randy Voepel, and Marie Waldron. The bill slightly eases ballot access for new and previously … Continue reading
According to this story, the Mayor of Pontiac, Michigan, will run for re-election as a write-in candidate in the August 3, 2021 non-partisan primary. She was kept off the ballot by the City Clerk because she has some unpaid campaign … Continue reading
The May 2021 voter registration tally for Nevada shows that the Independent American Party and the Democratic Party both have 75 registrants in Eureka County. See the tally here. Thanks to a reader who wishes to remain anonymous. … Continue reading
On May 31, the Illinois legislature passed SB 825, which moves the 2022 primary from March to June. The bill also shifts the petitioning period for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties. It provides that the petitioning period … Continue reading
Probably almost everyone who reads BAN already understands what gerrymandering is, but even so, this three-minute youtube by Adam Conover explaining gerrymandering is worth watching. Thanks to the Texas Libertarian Party for the link. … Continue reading
