On June 1, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed SB 29, which lets individuals register to vote on election day. The bill’s chief sponsor is Progressive Party State Senator Anthony Pollina. Many town clerks opposed the bill, because it will require … Continue reading
Washington state used a blanket primary from 1934 to 2002, and California used a blanket primary in 1998 and 2000. Under a blanket primary, all candidates appear on a single primary ballot. Then, the top vote-getter from each party appears … Continue reading
U.S. District Court Michael J. Reagan, a Clinton appointee, will hold a trial in Tripp v Smart, s.d., 3:14cv-890, on July 17, Friday, at 10 a.m. This is the Green Party ballot access lawsuit that challenges the Illinois law on … Continue reading
On June 1, the U.S. Supreme Court put out four opinions, but none of them relate to election law. The next opinions will be June 8. … Continue reading
The Nevada legislature is close to adjournment, and therefore it is meeting on Sunday, May 31. The Assembly convenes at 2 p.m. and is expected to vote on SB 421, which replaces caucuses with presidential primaries. The bill passed the … Continue reading
