On February 14, the New Hampshire House Elections Committee defeated HB 384, which would have set up a committee to study the state’s ballot access laws. All the Republicans on the Committee voted against the bill; all the Democrats supported … Continue reading
Alabama State Senator Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa) says that Alabama law requires the Governor to call a special election for U.S. Senate this year, instead of waiting until 2018. See this story. The Governor has already appointed State Attorney General Luther … Continue reading
On February 8, the South Dakota Senate unanimously passed HB 1037, which sets up procedures for an independent presidential candidate to use a stand-in vice-presidential candidate, and for an independent candidate for Governor to use a stand-in for Lieutenant Governor. … Continue reading
Currently, Montana requires presidential primary candidates to submit a petition of 500 signatures. Any registered voter may sign. Representative Bryce Bennett (D-Missoula) has introduced HB 288. It would permit candidates to avoid the petition if they pay a filing fee … Continue reading
Peter Ackerman, founder of Americans Elect and Level the Playing Field, here comments on the February 1 court decision on debates. His commentary, co-authored with the attorney for the lawsuit, appears in Real Clear Politics. … Continue reading
