Arizona State Senator Martin Quezada (D-Phoenix) has introduced SB 1057. It would change the presidential primaries from closed to semi-closed. Currently only party members may vote in a presidential primary, but the bill would let independent voters vote in any … Continue reading
On January 23, the Wyoming Senate defeated SF 65 by a vote of 5-24. This bill is officially titled the “Open Ranked Choice” Bill. It had passed the Senate Committee on January 22, receiving the votes of three Republican Senators, … Continue reading
Hawaii State Senator Ron Kouchi (D-Lihue), President of the Senate, has introduced SB 135. It would delete the requirement that candidate petitions include a place for all signers to put the last four digits of their Social Security Numbers. Hawaii … Continue reading
On January 23, the Delaware House Administration Committee passed HB 41 by a vote of 4-0. It moves the primary from September to the Fourth Tuesday in April. The bill would have the indirect effect of moving the deadline for … Continue reading
On January 23, the Arkansas House State Agencies & Governmental Affairs Committee passed HB 1152. It moves the petition deadline for non-presidential independent candidates from March 1 to May 1. However, independent candidates still would need to file a declaration … Continue reading
