On April 4, the Texas House Elections Committee heard testimony on HB 2280, which would make it legal for primary voters to sign petitions for new parties and independent candidates. Approximately 15 people spoke in favor. Three individuals spoke against. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
At 7:15 am on April 4, the Oregon Senate Legislative Operations & Reform Committee heard testimony on SB 630, which would institute “top-two” primaries for all partisan office except president. Four witnesses from the Green Party testified against it. Representatives … Continue reading
Last year, minor parties in New Jersey filed a lawsuit in state court on a variety of issues (all concerned with laws that discriminate against minor parties and in favor of major parties). In the last few weeks, attorneys on … Continue reading
On April 3, Iowa Governor Chet Culver signed HF399, which legalizes election-day registration.
On April 3, the voters of Springfield, Missouri held a city council election. A member of the Libertarian Party, Doug Burlison, won an at-large seat with 4,351 votes. His only opponent, incumbent Conrad Griggs, received 3,886. Thanks to Eric Dondero … Continue reading