New York held congressional primaries on June 28. In the 22nd district, centered on Utica, the Reform Party primary listed only one candidate on the ballot, Claudia Tenney. Even though she was the only name on the ballot, she lost … Continue reading
As previously noted, on June 24 a Virginia delegate to the Republican National convention filed a federal lawsuit against a state law requiring delegates to vote for the presidential candidate (on the first ballot) who polled the most votes in … Continue reading
The American Independent Party will hold its state convention in Sacramento, California, on August 13-14. It will choose a presidential nominee at that meeting. Thanks to Robert Ornelas for this information. … Continue reading
On June 29, the California Assembly Elections Committee passed SB 450 by 5-2. Starting in 2018, the bill would let some counties send ballots in the postal mail to all registered voters. There would no longer be precinct polling places … Continue reading
On June 29, SB 1288 passed the California Assembly Elections Committee. It had already passed the Senate. It lets all cities and counties use Instant Runoff Voting for elections for their own officers. Currently, only charter cities and charter counties … Continue reading
