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On March 9, the Iowa House passed HF 516, which abolishes the straight-ticket device. The bill has many other provisions, and is now in the Senate. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On March 14, the Democratic presidential electors who had sued to overturn a Washington state law that fines “disobedient” electors dropped their lawsuit. Their court papers do not explain why they dropped it. The case is Chiafalo v Inslee, w.d., … Continue reading
This New York Post story says Rocky De La Fuente has announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for Mayor of New York City. Thanks to Frank Morano for the link. … Continue reading
On March 17, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed SB 13, which moves the petition deadline for newly-qualifying parties to November of the year before the election. Herbert is a Republican. The Republican Party was formed on July 6, 1854, and … Continue reading
On March 22, the Third Circuit heard arguments in Constitution Party v Cortes, 16-3266. The issue is the constitutionality of the county distribution requirement for statewide minor party and independent candidate petitions, for state (as opposed to federal) office. The … Continue reading