On April 5, the 7th circuit voted 7-4 to uphold Indiana’s law, requiring voters to show government-issued Photo ID in order to vote at the polls. Technically, the 7th circuit voted 7-4 not to rehear the original decision, which had … Continue reading
The Montana House passed HB797 on March 29. It creates a February presidential primary. Existing law has the Montana presidential primary in June. The bill is expected to pass the Senate and be signed into law. If that happens, South … Continue reading
On April 5, a majority of the Florida Board of Executive Clemency announced that most ex-felons will regain the right to vote, at least as long as those particular Board members are in office. Their terms all expire in January … Continue reading
On April 4, the Texas House Elections Committee heard testimony on HB 2280, which would make it legal for primary voters to sign petitions for new parties and independent candidates. Approximately 15 people spoke in favor. Three individuals spoke against. … Continue reading
At 7:15 am on April 4, the Oregon Senate Legislative Operations & Reform Committee heard testimony on SB 630, which would institute “top-two” primaries for all partisan office except president. Four witnesses from the Green Party testified against it. Representatives … Continue reading
