The New Mexico legislature adjourned at noon on Thursday, February 15. The House Joint Memorial to set up a committee to study election law reform issues failed to pass. It had passed the House unanimously and the Senate Committee unanimously, … Continue reading
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On February 14, South Dakota HB 1259 was withdrawn by its sponsors. It would have changed nomination procedures for South Dakota statewide state elective positions other than Governor. Current law says all qualified parties, large and small alike, choose nominees … Continue reading
The New York Times has this article, describing how California’s top-two system has not changed California politics very much since it was put into effect, but showing how it is worrying Democrats in certain U.S. House races in 2018. The … Continue reading
Craig O’Dear has declared his independent candidacy for U.S. Senate in Missouri. See this story. He is backed by the Centrist Project. He will need 10,000 signatures, due by July 30. Missouri has not had an independent on the ballot … Continue reading
According to this Buzzfeed article, persons close to Ohio Governor John Kasich say he is considering running for president in 2020, either as a Republican or as an independent. Thanks to PoliticalWire for the link. … Continue reading