On June 19, New York Assemblyman Michael Cusick (D-Staten Island) introduced AB 8308, which moves the 2016 petition deadline for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, from August 23 to August 2. The bill also provides that the … Continue reading
As already noted here, on June 22, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in City of Los Angeles v Patel that has implications for ballot access lawsuits. The case itself has nothing to do with election law, but clarifies … Continue reading
On June 22, the New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee passed AB 4574. It provides for early voting, online voter registration, and automatic registration for voters who obtain a state ID card or drivers license. The bill was introduced June 18. … Continue reading
On June 22, the Maine House defeated LD 742, a bill to ask the voters if they wish to make it more difficult for statewide initiatives to get on the ballot. See this story. The bill would have imposed a … Continue reading
Florida’s Secretary of State keeps a list of initiative petitions that is updated frequently. According to the latest list, the initiative for a top-two system is no longer active. The proponents raised $75,500 during March and April 2015, but only … Continue reading
