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On May 11, filing closed for candidates running for House of Commons in the United Kingdom. The number of seats is 650. This story has a list of all the candidates. The number of nominees for each of the most … Continue reading
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The Colorado legislature adjourned on Wednesday, May 10. Among election bills passed and sent to the Governor are: SB 305 sets out rules for the new semi-closed primary passed by the voters last year. If an independent voter chooses a … Continue reading
On May 10, the California Assembly Elections Committee passed and amended AB 469. As originally presented, the bill shrinks the time for candidates to collect signatures in lieu of the filing fee, for Congress and state office, by 15 days; … Continue reading
Assuming the British Columbia preliminary election returns are confirmed in a recount, the Green Party will hold the balance of power in the provincial legislature. According to this article, the Greens are likely to use their power to try to … Continue reading
On May 11, the Texas Senate Business & Commerce Committee passed HB 25 by a vote of 7-0. The bill eliminates the straight-ticket device. It had already passed the House.