California law requires that a group wishing to qualify itself as a political party must first notify the Secretary of State. On March 2, Unity08 filed the required notice. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On March 2, the National Popular Vote Plan bill was introduced in Florida. It is SB 2568. … Continue reading
On March 5, Texas HB 2280 was introduced. It removes the primary screen-out (i.e., it would let any registered voter sign a petition for a new party or an independent candidate). … Continue reading
Illinois HB 426, which would move the entire primary (for all office, not just president) from March to February 5, has 58 co-sponsors in the House. It has a hearing in the House Elections & Campaign Reform Committee on March … Continue reading
Alabama Rep. Demetrius Newton (D-Birmingham) has introduced HB 7, providing that the state’s electoral votes should be apportioned proportionately to the popular vote in Alabama. Currently, Alabama has nine electoral votes. If this bill were enacted, and if in a … Continue reading