On May 23, the Oregon State Senate defeated SB 630 by a vote of 13-17. It would have imposed the “top-two” primary for all partisan elections except president. Proponents of this type of primary said they will now attempt another … Continue reading
Today’s Houston Chronicle says the Texas legislature will almost certainly fail to pass HB 2017. That bill would move the primary for all office from March to February. It would also require new parties to notify the state that they … Continue reading
On January 25, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court had ruled that Carl Romanelli, Green Party candidate for US Senate in 2006, must pay $81,102.19 in court costs, for the privilege of being removed from the ballot. His brief, appealing that decision, … Continue reading
John Hartman attempted to be an independent candidate for US House in Illinois in the past. He worked very hard to collect the needed 14,000 signatures, but he fell short. Consequently, he is very motivated to influence the Illinois legislature … Continue reading
On May 21, the state of Washington and its ally, the Grange, filed their main briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court, in the case over whether a state can hold a “top-two” primary and put party labels on the ballots. … Continue reading
