New Hampshire Representative Max Abramson (R-Seabrook) has introduced a bill to lower the number of signatures for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties. Current law requires 3,000 signatures for statewide office. The bill would convert petitions for all … Continue reading
Iowa Representative Peter Cownie (R-West Des Moines) has introduced HF 4, which would abolish the straight-ticket device.
Hawaii State Senator Sam Slom (R-Honolulu) has introduced SB 942. It would amend the State Constitution to provide for an elected Attorney General. Currently, the only state executive officer elected by Hawaii voters is the ticket of Governor and Lieutenant … Continue reading
California will hold special elections for three State Senate seats on March 17. Filing has now closed. Very few candidates filed. In two of the three races, only members of one party are running. In the 37th district in Orange … Continue reading
Eight Pennsylvania State Senators have introduced SB 92, which would amend the State Constitution to allow statewide initiatives. The measure has four Democratic and four Republican sponsors. The Democrats are Lisa Boscola, Judith Schwank, Rob Teplitz, and John Wozniak. The … Continue reading
