On January 24, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed AB 779, which moves the petition deadline for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, from August to May. The bill also moves the primary for state and local office … Continue reading
Congressmember Steve Cohen introduced a proposed constitutional amendment earlier this month, to provide that the voters elect the President and Vice-President directly. It is HJRes 7. Here is the text. The preamble is interesting. … Continue reading
Single Transferable Vote is a voting system for electing members to legislative bodies. It is one form of proportional representation. Even though it is a very old system, it is not well-known in the United States. Law Professor Steve Mulroy, … Continue reading
On January 23, the New Mexico House State Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee passed HB 55, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. Now it goes to the House Judiciary Committee. The vote was 6-3, with all Democrats voting “yes” … Continue reading
Connecticut is holding a special State Senate election on February 26 in the Fifth District, which is centered on West Hartford. The Libertarian Party nominee is Jeff Przech, and he has petitioned to be on the ballot as a Libertarian, … Continue reading
