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Philip Levine, a wealthy Miami businessman, might run for Governor of Florida in 2018 as an independent, according to this story. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
The Alabama Constitution, since 1901, has said that a person convicted of a crime of “moral turpitude” loses the right to register to vote, unless he or she is absolved later. For many years, attempts have been made to persuade … Continue reading
On May 18, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed SB 305. It sets out the details on how Colorado’s new semi-closed primaries will work. In 2016 the voters passed an initiative, saying that independents may choose any party’s primary ballot. However, … Continue reading
On May 17, California Assemblymember Rob Bonta withdrew his AB 22, even though it had passed the Assembly a few days earlier. It repeals an old law that says Communist Party members are not eligible to be state employees. See … Continue reading
Maine, and half the other states, let a candidate who petitions onto the November ballot choose any short partisan label that does not mimic the name of a qualified party. On May 18, the Maine House defeated LD 568. It … Continue reading