Oklahoma State Senator Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle), the leader of the State Senate, has introduced SB 656. It would change the composition of the State Election Board. Currently, it has three Republican and two Democratic members. The bill, in effect, would … Continue reading
Montdana has always had open primaries. Two legislators have asked the Legislative Staff to draft bills to convert Montana to a closed primary state. The identity of the two legislators is not known. The Montana legislature’s website lists proposed bills … Continue reading
Florida currently has the highest filing fees of any state. The current law requires the filing fee itself to be 3% of the annual salary of the office; in addition there is a “election asessment” of another 1%; and if … Continue reading
The West Virginia Supreme Court has agreed to hear West Virginia Democratic Party v Roger Hanshaw, 25-22. The issue is which party may submit suggestions to the Governor for filling a vacancy in the State House of Delegates. In November … Continue reading
Iowa State Senator Jeff Taylor (R-Sioux Center) has introduced SB 70, to ease the definition of a qualified party. Existing law says a party must poll 2% for the office at the top of the ticket every two years (President … Continue reading
