On April 27, Alabama’s HB 51 was signed into law, moving Alabama’s presidential primary from the first week in June, to the first week in February. On April 28, New Hampshire’s HB 1125 was signed into law. Although New Hampshire … Continue reading
The Ohio petition deadline (for independent candidates other than presidential candidates) has been attacked in a cert petition filed in the US Supreme Court several months ago (Lawrence v Blackwell). Attorneys for the state have now asked for a 2nd … Continue reading
Idaho’s largest newspaper, the Idaho Statesman (published in Boise), has a long-standing policy of refusing to mention minor party and independent candidates running for Idaho office during the primary season. Idaho’s primary is May 23 this year. The United Party … Continue reading
On April 25, a nationwide poll by Princeton Survey/Pew Research Center was released. The question was, “Some people say we should have a third major political party. Do you agree or disagree?”. 53% said “yes”.
On April 25, the California Assembly Elections Committee passed AB 2948 (the anti-electoral college bill), and AB 2949 (to hold an all-mail presidential primary on the first Tuesday of January, or whenever the New Hampshire primary is). Democrats have a … Continue reading
