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On April 8, the Rhode Island Senate Judicial Committee voted not to pass SB 907, the bill that eases the definition of a qualified party.
Richard Winger
On May 15, the U.S. Supreme Court again considered whether to hear Meadors v Erie County Board of Elections, 24-684. But it didn’t decide, and will consider it again on May 22. This is the case on New York’s May … Continue reading
On May 2, the Hawaii legislature adjourned. This session did not pass SB 114, the bill to establish presidential primaries for each qualified party. Hawaii will remain one of the very few states that has never held government-administered presidential primaries. … Continue reading
On May 13, the Pennsylvania House State Government Committee passed HB 280. It says that independents can vote in partisan primaries. The vote was 14-12, with all Democratic members of the Committee voting “yes” and all Republican members voting “No.”
In 2023, No Labels sued the founders of a parody website “NoLabels.com” for trademark infringement. On May 16, 2025, the parody site defendants filed briefs in U.S. District Court, asking that the lawsuit be dismissed. The brief raises legal technical … Continue reading