New York State Senators James Skoufis and Allesandra Biaggi are about to introduce a bill that makes it illegal for any qualified party to be named “Independent Party” or “Independence Party.” See this story. Both are Democrats. In 2018, the … Continue reading
Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton of the District of Columbia introduced HR 51 on January 3. Already it has 155 co-sponsors. See it here. Thanks to Mike Drucker for this news. There have been similar bills in many past sessions of … Continue reading
In 2014, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s organization created the Women’s Equality Party, and petitioned to get it on the ballot for Governor and Lieutenant Governor (but no other offices). The party, of course, nominated Cuomo for Governor as its … Continue reading
On January 3, Indiana State Senator Karen Tallian (D-Ogden Dunes) introduced SB 212, to provide that Indiana join that National Popular Vote Compact. … Continue reading
On January 3, Maine Representative Don Marean changed his registration from Republican to independent. He had been re-elected last year as a Republican. Maine’s House now has seven independents. See this story. … Continue reading
