The Coalition for Free & Open Elections (COFOE) is holding its annual Board meeting in New York city on March 2, at 1 pm. COFOE is a loose coalition of the nation’s nationally-organized minor parties, and other nationally-organized groups that … Continue reading
The Nebraska Senate has passed a bill banning out-of-state petition circulators. It is on the Governor’s desk now. Thanks to Sean Haugh for this news.
The Washington State House Government Committee holds a hearing on HB 1534 on February 7, at 6 p.m. This is the bill to improve ballot access for minor parties and independent candidates. It would permit an unqualified party to petition … Continue reading
On February 5, California held a special election to fill the vacant 55th Assembly district. Only three candidates were on the ballot, a Democrat, a member of the Constitution (American Independent) Party, and a Libertarian. The results: Warren Furutani, Democrat, … Continue reading
Louisiana will hold two special U.S. House elections, to fill vacancies, either on April 5 or May 3. Filing has closed. The First District seat is vacant because the former Congressman, Bobby Jindal, was elected Governor last year. That race … Continue reading
