New York city elects three citywide officers, including Public Advocate. Before 1994, the office was “President of the City Council.” The office is fundamentally like Vice-Mayor; in other words, if the Mayor position becomes vacant, the Public Advocate becomes Mayor. … Continue reading
Chicago elects a new mayor on February 26, in a non-partisan election with 14 candidates on the ballot. This article has an interesting account of Chicago mayoral elections of the past. … Continue reading
On February 4, the Wyoming House Corporations defeated HB 225 by 2-6. It would have eased the petition requirements for independent candidates and newly-qualifying parties, from 2% of the last US House vote, to 1%. It would also have lowered … Continue reading
New York Assemblymember J. Gary Pretlow (D-Mt. Vernon) recently introduced AB 2603, to double the number of votes needed for a group to be a “political party” from 50,000 votes for Governor, to 100,000. This is the tenth session in … Continue reading
New Hampshire Representative David Huot (D-Laconia) has introduced HB 588. It expands eligibility for candidates to run in a presidential primary. Currently the law says no one may file to run in a presidential primary unless the candidate is a … Continue reading
