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The Georgia Supreme Court will hear oral argument on May 7 in a case that challenges the accuracy of the November 2018 vote for Georgia Lieutenant Governor. See this story. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
New York is unique in the nation in not letting voters switch parties during the year before a general election. This article in Gothamist sets forth the progress of activism to ameliorate the party-switching deadline. … Continue reading
Before the Florida legislature adjourned, it amended the omnibus election law bill, SB 7066, to it more difficult for many ex-felons to register to vote. The amendment says they cannot register until they have paid all court costs, fines, and … Continue reading
Just before adjourning, the Florida legislature passed an omnibus election law bill, SB 7066. It moves the non-presidential primary from ten weeks before the general election, to eleven weeks before. Therefore, assuming the Governor signs the bill, the 2020 primary … Continue reading
The Florida legislature adjourned on Saturday, May 4. Just before adjourning, it passed HB 5, which had been amended to include all the restrictions on initiative petitioners that had been inside HB 7111. It passed the House 67-43, and passed … Continue reading