On April 24, Iowa Representative Andy McKean said he will change his registration from Republican to Democratic as soon as he gets home. See this story. He has served 29 years in the legislature. Thanks to Political Wire for this … Continue reading
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On April 22, the Bridgeport, Connecticut School Board filled a vacancy by appointing LaMar Kennedy. He is a registered Libertarian. See this story. The School Board elections in Connecticut are partisan elections. … Continue reading
On April 22, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee passed the two bills that restrict ballot access for presidential primaries. SB 27 prevents presidential candidates from appearing on the ballot if they don’t reveal the last five years of their income … Continue reading
On April 16, the Nevada Assembly passed AB 186, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. The vote was 23-17. All Republicans voted against it. In addition, five Democrats voted against it: Teresa Benitez-Thompson, Maggie Carlton, Daniele Monroe-Moreno, Dina Neal, and … Continue reading
On April 22, the staff of the New York city Charter Revision Commission recommended that the charter be amended to provide for Ranked Choice Voting. See the report here. The part about election changes begins on page eight. The staff … Continue reading