On March 15, the Illinois Senate Government Committee passed SB 733, an excellent bill. It lowers the number of signatures for minor party and independent candidates so that they are equal to the number of signatures needed by a major … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On March 13, the US House Committee on Oversight and Governmental Reform passed the bill to expand the size of the US House from 435 to 437 members. The District of Columbia would get one of the new seats, and … Continue reading
Republican Congressman Ron Paul of Texas formally announced his candidacy for President today. The 1988 Libertarian Party presidential candidate will seek the Republican nomination this time. Here is his website. … Continue reading
Republican US Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska surprised most political-watchers this morning by announcing nothing. It had been widely reported that he would be announcing his candidacy for President at a news conference this morning. Instead, he announced that he … Continue reading
Oregon Senate Bill 630 would impose the “top-two” election system in that state. The 9th circuit ruled last year that such systems are unconstitutional if parties object, but the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing that decision.