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Bills are pending in the Iowa legislature to create Public Funding for state office. The bills are HF 805 and SF 553. SF 553 passed the Senate State Government Committee on March 15, and is now pending in the Senate … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On April 17, the Florida Senate Ethics & Elections Committee passed SB1010, to provide a presidential primary a week after the New Hampshire primary. The Senate Committee amended the bill so that it includes funding to eliminate electronic vote-counting machines … Continue reading
When the voters of Ontario Province go to the polls on October 10 to elect a new provincial government, they will also be voting on whether to use Mixed Member Proportional Representation. This will be the first time Ontario voters … Continue reading
On April 17, Springfield, Illinois held its city elections. Voters overwhelmingly approved a measure to use Instant-Runoff Voting for overseas absentees voters, in elections at which an old-fashioned run-off is normal. Over 90% of the voters voted for the idea. … Continue reading
On April 17, the California Assembly Elections Committee passed AB 1662, AB 1294, and AB 583. AB 1662 authorizes use of Instant-Runoff Voting for overseas voters (military and civilian), in any election for which a run-off is potentially required (such … Continue reading