This April 13 Charlotte Observer editorial expresses disappointment that the Federal Election Commission still won’t rule that the Commission on Presidential Debates is breaking federal campaign finance law with its exclusive rules for inclusion in the debates. … Continue reading
This newspaper story says newly-installed Alabama Governor Kay Ivey may call a special U.S. Senate election for this year. She replaced Governor Robert Bentley on April 10. Governor Bentley wouldn’t call such an election. … Continue reading
On April 13, the Maine Supreme Court heard arguments over whether the Maine Constitution is compatible with ranked choice voting. Here is an article that seems to have been written as the hearing was underway. All it says is that … Continue reading
On April 4, North Carolina Senator Andrew Brock (R-Mocksville) introduced SB 656. He is in his eighth term. His bill lowers the number of signatures for a newly-qualifying party to exactly 10,000, which is what was required in North Carolina … Continue reading
On April 12, the Oklahoma House Elections & Ethics Committee passed SB 350. It makes it easier for a party to remain on the ballot. The bill had already passed the Senate. The vote in committee was 7-0. The current … Continue reading
