On March 30, the Indiana Senate Elections Committee passed HB 1008, which, among other things, eliminates the straight-ticket device. However, this is a bill with many other election law provisions, and another part of the bill was amended in the … Continue reading
On April 1, North Carolina Representative David Lewis (R-Harnett) introduced HB 457. It would move the primary for president and all other office to the first Tuesday in March. Current law says the presidential primary should be in February and … Continue reading
On April 1, the Oklahoma House Elections & Ethics Committee killed SB 233, which would have moved the presidential primary away from the first Tuesday in March to the fourth Tuesday in March. As a result, it is very likely … Continue reading
On April 1, several North Carolina Representatives introduced HB 509, which improves ballot access for newly-qualifying parties and independent candidates. Current law for new parties and statewide independents requires a petition of 2% of the last gubernatorial vote, which is … Continue reading
On March 31, a debate was held for the three candidates on the ballot in the May 5 special U.S. House election in New York, in the 11th district. The candidates were Republican Dan Donovan, Democrat Vincent Gentile, and Green … Continue reading
