On February 21, the Massachusetts Joint Election Laws Committee passed SB 446. It permits people to register to vote on election day. If it is signed into law, it would take effect in time for the November 2008 election. It … Continue reading
February 21 was the deadline for anyone to file a challenge to the petition of a Democratic or Republican candidate seeking a place on the April 22 Pennsylvania primaries. Approximately 60 challenges were filed. Pennsylvania primary candidates need 2,000 signatures … Continue reading
On February 20, the Oklahoma House Subcommittee on Elections & Redistricting passed HB 2869 and HB 3350. HB 2869 makes it illegal to pay circulators on a per-signature basis. HB 3350 expands the period in which to circulate a statewide … Continue reading
In the 29 states (and D.C.) that have registration by party, the percentage of voters who are Democrats has been: 1992 47.76% 1994 47.13% 1996 45.69% 1998 44.94% 2000 43.84% 2002 42.68% 2004 41.87% 2006 41.64% 2008 41.66% All the … Continue reading
Ralph Nader filed a lawsuit last year against the Democratic National Committee, for conspiring to prevent voters from voting for him in November 2004. The DNC filed motions to dismiss the case earlier last month, and Nader’s attorneys have just … Continue reading
