On April 7, Montana Governor Steve Bullock signed HB 288. It requires a filing fee of $1,740 for candidates who want to appear on a presidential primary ballot. The law already required a petition of 500 signatures, or else evidence … Continue reading
Here is a link to Kansas election returns, for the April 11 special U.S. House election. With all precincts counted (but not all ballots), the results are: Republican 52.53%; Democratic 45.75%; Libertarian 1.72%. When this same seat was up in … Continue reading
On April 11, North Carolina Representatives Ken Goodman (D-Rockingham) and Pricey Harrison (D-Greensboro) introduced HB 737. It converts North Carolina elections for Congress and state office to a top-two system. The bill does not provide for “preference” or “prefers” to … Continue reading
According to this story, Pennsylvania U.S. House member Tom Marino, a Republican representing the 10th district, is expected to resign his seat soon, which will mean a special election later this year. Although the Libertarian and Green Parties are not … Continue reading
On April 4, seven members of the Illinois Green Party were elected or re-elected to local non-partisan office. See the list here. Thanks to Joshua for the link. … Continue reading
