On March 21, the Nevada Assembly heard AB 274, which is the National Popular Vote Plan bill. Read this story for a description of the testimony for and against. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On March 21, Pennsylvania held a special election for State House, 197th district. Only the Republican nominee, Lucinda Little, was on the ballot. According to Philadelphia election returns so far (with all precincts reporting), Little only received 198 votes, whereas … Continue reading
This Alabama newspaper story describes the status of the state court lawsuit over whether the Governor is required to call a special U.S. Senate election this year, or whether he can decide to skip a special election until November 2018. … Continue reading
On March 15, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein filed this brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, in Johnson v Commission on Presidential Debates, 16-7107. The issue is whether the Commission is in violation of federal anti-trust laws. … Continue reading
The North Carolina House will vote on whether to override the Governor’s veto of HB 100 on Wednesday, March 22. This is the bill that moves the independent candidate petition deadline (for all office, including president) from June to April. … Continue reading