On April 2, the Maine Senate passed LD 1744, the National Popular Vote Plan. The vote was 18-17. The same bill had been voted on in the Senate on March 10, but at that time, one Senator was absent, and … Continue reading
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On March 28, the Idaho House passed S1514 by a vote of 64-2. This is the bill that says if a candidate changes his or her name before running for office, the ballot should list not only that candidate’s current … Continue reading
New Mexico holds a Republican presidential primary on June 3, although no other party will have a New Mexico presidential primary. Names on the Republican ballot are Mike Huckabee, John McCain, and Ron Paul. … Continue reading
The Republican National Committee’s Rules Committee is meeting April 1-4 near Albuquerque, New Mexico. On the agenda is a determination to work out a recommended plan for presidential primary schedules in 2012. The Republican Party can only change its rules … Continue reading
South Dakota holds its presidential primaries on June 3. Since the Constitution Party will have nominated a president by then, it decided not to have its own presidential primary in South Dakota. The Democratic ballot will only list Barack Obama … Continue reading