On April 8, a non-controversial technical Illinois election law bill was amended by its authors, so that the bill now would also restore the straight-ticket device in Illinois general elections. The bill is HB 2673. The sponsors are six Democrats … Continue reading
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On May 2, 4 U.S. Senators introduced S.2959, which would require states to permit same-day voter registration in federal elections. The sponsors are Senators Russell Feingold of Wisconsin, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Jon Tester of Montana, and Tom Harkin of … Continue reading
The American Independent Party state convention in California this year is set for June 6-8, in Sacramento, at a Denny’s Restaurant at 9256 3rd Street. This convention will choose presidential elector candidates. It is likely to receive a large attendance, … Continue reading
On May 1, U.S. District Court Judge Alan Kay, a Reagan appointee, upheld Hawaii’s petition-checking procedures. The Hawaii Supreme Court had also upheld them, on March 27. The federal case is called Nader v Cronin, 04-611, and had been filed … Continue reading
Late on the evening of May 1, the Hawaii House also overrode the veto of SB 2898, the National Popular Vote Plan. Therefore, Hawaii becomes the 4th state to pass the plan, and the first one in which a gubernatorial … Continue reading