On March 1, a U.S. District Court in Northern California struck down a city ordinance that made it illegal for candidates to post campaign signs earlier than 90 days before an election, and also prohibited such signs on public property. … Continue reading
On March 6, the California Assembly passed SB 113 by a vote of 46-29. It now goes to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has already said he will sign it. It moves the presidential primary from June to February 5, while … Continue reading
On March 6, the Illinois House Elections & Campaign Reform Committee passed HB 426, the bill to move the primary (for all office) from March to February 5.
On March 6, Colorado SB 83 passed the State Senate on 2nd reading. It will probably pass on 3rd reading on March 7. The bill expands who can circulate petitions, and it also gives qualified minor parties more freedom to … Continue reading
On March 5, New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said he will soon introduce a bill to move the New York presidential primary from March to February 5. Thanks to Tony Roza for this news. … Continue reading
