On May 22, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it is summarily affirming Republican Party of Louisiana v Federal Election Commission. The vote not to hear the case is 7-2. Read Rick Hasen’s commentary about that. The case challenged the … Continue reading
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On Saturday, May 20, the Texas House again passed HB 25. It had passed earlier but then the Senate had amended it to postpone the effective date until after the 2018 election. Therefore the House had to consider that amendment. … Continue reading
On May 15, the New York Assembly passed AB 2064. It allows any registered voter to vote during the week prior to an election. This type of procedure already exists in most other states. Sometimes it is called “no-excuse absentee … Continue reading
On May 18, the Oregon House Rules Committee passed HB 2927, the national popular vote plan bill. It now moves to the house floor, where it has passed in three previous sessions of the legislature. The bill has always been … Continue reading
On May 19, the Utah state elections office released guidelines for candidates who want to run for U.S. House, 3rd district. The special election will be held November 7, 2017. It is needed because of the resignation of Congressman Jason … Continue reading