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According to this story, mass murderer Stephen Paddock was not registered to vote, either in Nevada nor in Florida. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
This Politico article says Democrats may intervene in 2018 Republican primaries in certain states, and work to have the Republicans nominate the candidates who are less likely to win the general election. Thanks to PoliticalWire for the link. … Continue reading
As already noted, on October 5 the North Carolina legislature passed the ballot access bill, SB 656. There is a danger that Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, will veto it. There is a provision in the bill, unrelated to ballot … Continue reading
On October 5, Pennsylvania U.S. House member Tim Murphy, a Republican representing the 18th district, said he will resign from the U.S. House effective October 21. This means a special election is likely, probably in December 2017 or January 2018. … Continue reading
On October 5, the North Carolina House passed SB 656, the bill that improves ballot access. The vote was 70-44. Unfortunately the conference committee yesterday added an unrelated provision to the bill that affects judicial elections, and Democrats are opposed … Continue reading