State legislators in North Dakota and Maine have started the process of introducing ballot access improvement bills. In North Dakota, Rep. Corey Mock (D-Grand Forks) has asked the bill-drafting staff to prepare a bill that would eliminate the unique North … Continue reading
On January 6, the U.S. House elected a speaker. Members of the House were permitted to vote for anyone they wished. Fifteen individuals received at least one vote for Speaker. Here is a link to the vote. Article One, Section … Continue reading
On January 6, Virginia held two special legislative elections. In the 63rd House district, the vote was: Democrat Joe Preston 78.7%; independent W. H. “Mouse” Jones 18.5%. Last time this seat was up, in November 2013, the Democratic nominee was … Continue reading
Texas held a special election for State House, district 17, on January 6. Five candidates ran. Texas special elections don’t have party nominees; all candidates file and run in the same election, and if no one gets 50%, there is … Continue reading
Virginia State Senator John S. Edwards (D-Roanoke) has introduced SB 766, to lower the number of signatures for statewide candidates (whether in a primary or in a general election) from 10,000 to 5,000. The bill is similar to legislation that … Continue reading
