On June 24, Maine State Senator Rick Bennett said that he has switched his registration from Republican to independent, and that he will run for Governor next year as an independent. See this story. Bennett has served as the Republican … Continue reading
On June 24, the Moderate Party of New Jersey asked the New Jersey Supreme Court to hear In re Malinowski Petition for Nomination for General Election. This is the lawsuit that argues that the State Constitution protects the right of … Continue reading
On June 6, the Mississippi Secretary of State asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Watson v Republican National Committee, 24-1260. The issue is whether the 1872 federal law telling states to hold congressional elections in the first Tuesday after … Continue reading
On June 6, Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed HB 134. It directs the state elections office to develop a system by which candidates may file nomination petitions electronically. The bill does not try to set forth the details of how … Continue reading
On June 8, the Louisiana legislature passed HB 342. It increases filing fees for statewide state office from $750 to $3,500 for U.S. Senator; $2,500 for statewide state office; and $1,500 for U.S. House. However, the bill decreases the number … Continue reading
