On February 6, the Hawaii House Judiciary Committee passed HB 712. It says no presidential candidate may be listed on the November ballot unless he or she has release income tax returns. It also says no presidential elector may vote … Continue reading
On February 6, the Hawaii House Judiciary Committee defeated two bills for a top-two system. HB 1588 would have implemented a top-two system similar to what California and Washington use. HB 1589 would have implemented the kind of top-two system … Continue reading
On February 7, the New Mexico Supreme Court issued a 28-page opinion in Unite New Mexico v Toulouse Oliver, SC37227, the case over whether the Secretary of State had the authority to put a straight-ticket device on the 2018 ballot. … Continue reading
On February 5, the Wyoming Senate passed SF 160 by a vote of 20-10. Current law lets voters change parties on primary day, at the polls, which effectively gives Wyoming an open primary. The bill does not permit people to … Continue reading
Two Minnesota legislators have introduced bills in each house to ease ballot access for minor parties and independent candidates. They are Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) and Representative Steve Elkins (D-Bloomington). The bills are SF 752 and HF 708. Currently Minnesota … Continue reading
