The petition deadline for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, for local office in New York state was May 25. One of the petitions was submitted for Thomas Downs, an 18-year-old running for Mayor of New York city. … Continue reading
The South Carolina legislature adjourned for the year on May 13. Bills to ban fusion, and to impose filing fees on candidates nominated by convention, failed to pass. … Continue reading
On May 26, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 2093. This is the new bill that imposes filing fees on candidates seeking the nomination of a party that uses conventions. Thanks to Jim Riley for this news. … Continue reading
On May 25, Nevada AB 126 passed the Assembly Ways & Means Committee. This is the bill to hold presidential primaries, instead of caucuses.
On May 25, the lawsuit State of Ohio v Raimondo, s.d., 3:21cv-64, was settled. The Census Bureau now says it will provide population data for redistricting by August 16. Originally the Census had said it couldn’t furnish it until September … Continue reading
