In February 2019 the New York legislature passed a bill to reduce the number of signatures for primary petitions in 2019 only, but that temporary liberalization did not apply to New York city. That bill was S2862/A2570, signed February 20. … Continue reading
The Democratic Party has set the date of the second presidential debate, July 30-31, in Detroit. Thanks to Thomas Jones for this news. … Continue reading
The Los Angeles Times has this editorial, opposing two California bills to restrict ballot access for presidential primaries. Most of the editorial is concerned with SB 27, to force presidential primary candidates to release their tax returns. The editorial also … Continue reading
According to this newspaper story, the Iowa bills to restrict ballot access will not pass this year. They include SF 575, which increased petition requirements; HF 335, to move the petition deadlines from August to June; and HF 139, to … Continue reading
HR 51, to admit the District of Columbia as a state, has 201 co-sponsors. But HR 1965, to admit Puerto Rico as a state, only has one co-sponsor. … Continue reading
