On April 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 1905 by a vote of 241-177. It expands the size of the House from 435 to 437, and gives another seat to Utah, and a seat to the District of … Continue reading
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On April 18, the Oregon House Elections, Ethics & Rules Committee passed HB 3040, by a vote of 4-2. The bill legalizes fusion (the ability of two parties to jointly nominate the same candidate). The bill now goes to the … Continue reading
On April 19, USA Today ran an editorial endorsing the use of Instant-Runoff Voting. It can be read here. Thanks to Rick Hasen for this news. … Continue reading
The New Hampshire Libertarian Party appears to have persuaded State Representative Bea Franceoeur to be the Libertarian Party candidate for Governor, in 2008 (New Hampshire elects a Governor every two years). She was elected in 2006 as a Republican. Thanks … Continue reading
Bills are pending in the Iowa legislature to create Public Funding for state office. The bills are HF 805 and SF 553. SF 553 passed the Senate State Government Committee on March 15, and is now pending in the Senate … Continue reading