On May 26, two Maine Democratic representatives, Denise Harlow and Ralph Chapman, announced they have changed their registration to become independents. See this story. … Continue reading
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On May 26, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said that he is letting HB 529 become law without his signature. There is no legal difference between a bill that gets signed by a Governor, and a bill that becomes law without … Continue reading
During June, the Maine legislature will consider two bills concerning ranked choice voting. One will ask the voters if they wish to amend the state constitution to allow it. The other will repeal the law providing for ranked choice voting … Continue reading
On May 25, the California Senate Appropriations Committee passed SB 149 by 5-2. It bars candidates from the presidential primary unless they submit copies of their income tax returns for the last five years. The bill even applies to write-in … Continue reading
Here is a link to the Montana Secretary of State’s web page, showing the vote for U.S. House, election of May 25. … Continue reading