The New York State Board of Elections believes it will have the final vote totals for U.S. House, 22nd district, by the end of the week. News stories say the Democratic incumbent, Anthony Brindisi, has conceded the race to his … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On February 8, an amicus curiae brief was filed in Kopitke v Bell, 20-897, in the U.S. Supreme Court. The case challenges the March 3 independent presidential petition deadline established by the North Carolina legislature in 2018. The amicus is … Continue reading
On February 8, the New Mexico Senate Rules Committee tabled SB 100. It would have permitted two parties to jointly nominate the same candidate. Thanks to Rick Lass for this news. … Continue reading
On February 4, the Arkansas House unanimously passed HB 1338, which increases the number of signatures for independent presidential candidates from 1,000 to 5,000 signatures. The bill also increases the bill for presidential status for unqualified parties from 1,000 to … Continue reading
This story by election expert Jerry Goldfeder says there is an organized effort by some Republican leaders in New York city to encourage registered Republicans to become registered Democrats, so they can vote in this year’s Democratic primary for Mayor. … Continue reading