The New Mexico Secretary of State is interpreting New Mexico law to mean that independent candidates may not begin to petition until March 1, 2016. There is no law setting a start date for independent candidates. However, there is a … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On June 29, 2015, the New Jersey legislature passed AB 4613, which provides that individuals known to New Jersey government will automatically be registered to vote, unless they opt out. New Jersey gives Governors a surprisingly long time to decide … Continue reading
The National Convergence Front of Guatemala was formed in 2008. In its first election, in 2011, it did not run a presidential candidate, but it had candidates for the national legislature. However, they only polled one-half of 1%, not enough … Continue reading
This story says the Montana Republican Party is so short of funds, it no longer has an office. Thanks to Mike Fellows for the link. … Continue reading
This Times of Israel article has interesting information about the Canadian election of October 19, and whether Canada will switch to either Proportional Representation or Instant Runoff Voting in the next 18 months. The Canadian governing party, the Liberal Party, … Continue reading