In 1975, the United States and many nations in Europe signed the Helsinki Accords, to set minimum standards for human rights in each of the signing nations. In 1990 the treaty was expanded to include political rights, and ODIHR (Office … Continue reading
Bills exist in both houses of the Missouri legislature to make the independent candidate procedures more restrictive. Current law requires independent candidates and new parties to file petitions in late July of election years. HCS HB 894 would move the … Continue reading
On March 30, the Connecticut Joint Government Administration & Elections Committee will hear a bill to move the presidential primary from March to February.
On March 26, the Oregon House Elections, Ethics & Rules Committee passed HB 2761, by a vote of 6-1. It allows Oregon local governments to use Instant-Runoff Voting. Thanks to Blair Bobier for this news.
On March 27, the Iowa legislature passed HF399, which makes it possible for unregistered individuals to show up at the polls on election day and register on the spot. Iowa probably felt fairly comfortable taking this step, since its neighbor … Continue reading
