The only state in which the legislature has passed a bill requiring presidential candidates to reveal their tax returns is New Jersey. On May 1, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed the New Jersey bill, SB 3048. Here is his … Continue reading
This article in The Independent says that key leaders of the Labour Party of Great Britain are edging toward support of proportional representation. … Continue reading
On May 4, the Alabama House passed HB 552. It lowers the independent candidate petition requirement in special elections from 3% of the last gubernatorial vote, to 1%. It does not apply to special elections if the special election was … Continue reading
On March 13, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard signed HB 1034. It changes the vote test for a party to remain on the ballot. The old law requires a vote of 2.5% for Governor. The new law requires 2.5% for … Continue reading
On May 4, U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Batton ruled that Georgia must let voters register to vote in the special congressional election being held June 20. The new registration deadline is May 21. Georgia State Conference NAACP v State, … Continue reading
