The American Delta Party and the Progressive Party have both filed paperwork to try to qualify as parties in Maine, for the 2018 election. The Constitution Party also tried to file, but the Secretary of State said there was a … Continue reading
Maine Representative Louis Luchini (D-Ellsworth) and five other legislators have introduced LD 295. Current law says the only way a party can remain on the ballot is to have had at least 10,000 registered members who actually voted in the … Continue reading
Maryland Delegate David Moon (D-Silver Spring) and three others have introduced HB 707. It makes it easier for a party to remain ballot-qualified, by lowering the number of registered voters it needs from 1% of the state total (about 40,000) … Continue reading
On February 3, the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 42. This is the bill to have New Mexico join the National Popular Vote Plan. The lead sponsor is Senator Mimi Stewart (D-Albuquerque). … Continue reading
On February 6, the Indiana Senate Elections Committee passed SB 418, which lowers the number of signatures for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties. The committee heard testimony from representatives of the Constitution Party and the Green Party. … Continue reading
