On February 24, the Utah legislature passed SB 25, which repeals the straight-ticket device, and also eliminates party logos from the ballot. The bill passed unanimously in both houses. A “logo” is a small drawing representing a political party. In … Continue reading
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On February 25, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that the state must put Willie Wilson on the March 8 Democratic presidential primary ballot. He had been erroneously omitted. The law said he either needed 500 signatures from the entire state, … Continue reading
On February 24, the Utah Senate passed SJR 2, which asks Congress to pass a proposed constitutional amendment to repeal the 17th Amendment. The 17th Amendment, which went into effect in 1913, provides that voters choose U.S. Senators. Utah SJR … Continue reading
On February 25, U.S. District Court Judge James M. Moody, Jr., refused to enjoin the 2015 Arkansas law that says newly-qualifying parties must choose all their nominees (except President and Vice-President) an entire year before the election. The order does … Continue reading
On February 25, the Nebraska Secretary of State announced that he is putting two Democrats, five Republicans, and five Libertarians on presidential primary ballots automatically. Those not chosen are free to submit a petition with 300 signatures of party members. … Continue reading