The Alabama legislature adjourned for the year on June 7. The only election bill of interest that passed was one moving the presidential primary (but not the primary for other office) from June to February. Bills to provide for a … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Gregorio Igartua and seven other adult U.S. Citizens who reside in Puerto Rico filed a complaint last year against the United States for refusing to let them vote for president. The complaint was filed before the Organization of American States, … Continue reading
The Pennsylvania constitutional ballot access case Rogers v Corbett will soon be presented to the U.S. Supreme Court. This is the case that challenges Pennsylvania law that says that even if a party meets the state’s definition of “party” (by … Continue reading
On June 7, the California Assembly passed AB 583 by 45-34. It provides for public funding for elections for state office. It is moderately discriminatory against minor party members, and severely discriminatory against independent candidates. The bill was amended so … Continue reading
On June 7, the Delaware House Administration Committee passed HB 177. It outlaws fusion. Under current law, fusion is legal in Delaware, and had been used in 2006 in one state legislative race. If this bill is eventually signed into … Continue reading