On September 11, SB 212 passed the legislature. It now goes to the Governor. It lets non-charter cities and counties use ranked choice voting for elections for their own officers. Currently only charter cities and counties can do that. Thanks … Continue reading
The California Senate Elections Committee will hear SB 696 on Thursday, September 12, at 9 am in room 2040. This is the bill that forces the American Independent Party to change its name by October 29, 2019, or the party … Continue reading
The Federal Election Commission has just published “Combined Federal/State Disclosure and Election Directory 2019”, a free book that has contact information for election officials in all states. It can be ordered by phoning 800-424-9530. Press “2”. This is the first … Continue reading
The Reform Party plans to hold a presidential nominating convention in March or April 2020. It will probably be either in Florida or North Carolina. At least two individuals, Joseph Wendt and Darcy Richardson, are seeking the party’s nomination. Both … Continue reading
An initiative is currently circulating in Florida to establish a top-two system for state and local office. According to this story, the initiative is being supported by Mike Fernandez, a wealthy individual who has already spent $6,000,000 on the petition. … Continue reading
