The District of Columbia permits the initiative process. An initiative is about to start circulating that would provide for ranked choice voting in partisan primaries and general elections. It would also provide that independent voters are free to choose a … Continue reading
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On May 18, the Maine Senate passed LD 769 on second reading. This makes it likely that it will soon pass on third reading. It simplifies the definition of a qualified party. Existing law says it is a group with … Continue reading
On May 4, the Iowa legislature passed HF 716, will requires all votes cast in presidential caucuses to be in-person. Caucuses are run by parties, not the government. Assuming Governor Kim Reynolds signs the bill, Iowa Democrats plan to ignore … Continue reading
According to this article, New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan says New Hampshire might hold its presidential primary at the end of 2023, instead of in 2024, if necessary to make the state’s primary the first one. New Hampshire … Continue reading
On May 16, Colorado Springs elected a new Mayor. The election is non-partisan and no incumbent was running. Yemi Mobolade, a registered independent, won the election, defeating former Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams. Colorado Springs has been electing its … Continue reading