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On the evening of March 12, the New Mexico Senate passed HB 55, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. Thanks to Henry for this news. … Continue reading
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On March 12, the Ninth Circuit heard oral argument in De La Fuente v Padilla, 16-55758. This case challenges the independent petition requirement for presidential candidates in California, which requires almost 200,000 signatures, to be gathered in 105 days. The … Continue reading
On March 12, the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee passed HB 55, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. Now it goes to the Senate floor. Thanks to Rick Lass for this news. … Continue reading
On March 12, the Ninth Circuit heard Arizona Libertarian Party v Arizona Secretary of State, 17-16491. Here is a Courthouse News Service story about the oral argument. UPDATE: here is a link to the 43-minute oral argument. … Continue reading
Montana HB 129 passed the House on January 24, and had a hearing in the Senate State Administration Committee on March 11. It would let counties decide whether to use partisan elections or non-partisan elections for their own officers. Most … Continue reading