In Pennsylvania, candidates seeking a spot on a primary ballot must submit petitions. Representative Seth Grove (R-Dover Township) has introduced HB 115, which would give primary candidates an alternative method of running. They would not need a petition if they … Continue reading
Oregon Representative John Lively (D-Springfield) has introduced HB 3166. It would set up a top-five primary, and abolish the ability of parties to have nominees. However, there is no provision for Ranked Choice Voting in the bill. Thus, a primary … Continue reading
New York Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) has introduced A560, which would use ranked choice voting for president, in general elections.
New Mexico State Senators Katy Duhigg and Heather Berghmons have introduced an omnibus election law bill, SB 218. One of the provisions allows petition signatures to be collected electronically. However that provision only applies to petitions to recognize a new … Continue reading
Ten New Hampshire Representatives have introduced HB 327, which makes it easier for candidates to file for the primary. Such candidaes don’t need a petition, but they do need to file a declaration of candidacy. The bill says that if … Continue reading
