On February 22, the Virginia legislature passed SB 1148. It moves the non-presidential primary from the second Tuesday in June to the third Tuesday in June. It has the indirect effect of moving the non-presidential independent candidate petition deadline from … Continue reading
On February 23, the Iowa Senate passed SF 413. It makes the petitions for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, more difficult. The statewide petition for President, Governor and U.S. Senator rises from 1,500 to 3,500 signatures. Furthermore, … Continue reading
The Virginia regular session of the 2021 legislature has now adjourned. The bills to have Virginia join the National Popular Vote Compact, SB 1101 and HB 1933, failed to make any headway, even though Democrats have a majority in both … Continue reading
On February 12, the Utah House passed HB 75, which makes it easier for cities to use ranked choice voting for their own officers if they want to. The bill provides that when a city decides to use ranked choice … Continue reading
The Ninth Circuit will hear Montana Green Party v Stapleton, 20-35340, on May 6, Wednesday, in Portland, Oregon. This case challenges the unequal distribution requirement for petitions to recognize a new party. The law requires signatures from at least one-third … Continue reading
