The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office has told independent gubernatorial candidate Drew Curtis that he can only get on the ballot with a paper petition. Curtis was hoping to use electronic signatures, which are permitted for some other state purposes. … Continue reading
According to this story, the New York bills to move the presidential primary from February 2 to April 26 face opposition because April 26, 2016, will be in Passover week. None of the presidential primary bills have made any headway … Continue reading
On Wednesday, June 17, the New York legislature decided not to adjourn that date, but to also sit on Thursday, June 18, and possibly Friday. This will give more time for one of the bills on the timing of the … Continue reading
The Louisville Courier-Journal has this clear story on the difference between British national elections and U.S. national elections. The story points out that there are no primary elections in Great Britain. The story might have added that the U.S. is … Continue reading
The Hill, a newspaper intended to be read by congressional staffers and others interested in politics and the federal government, has this op-ed by Professors Larry Diamond and David C. King about the Commission on Presidential Debates. Diamond and King … Continue reading
