Two Florida legislators have introduced bills to alter the law, regarding the order of candidates’ names on general election ballots. Current law says the nominees of the party that won the last gubernatorial election should be listed first. Then come … Continue reading
H196, the bill in the Vermont House of Representatives to use Instant-Runoff Voting, has 49 co-sponsors. No action will be taken on it until the Secretary of State releases her study of IRV, which should be in a few weeks. … Continue reading
Ten Maryland State Senators have introduced SB 77, to provide for rotation of names of candidates on ballots. Currently, Maryland puts candidates on primary ballots in alphabetical order, and puts candidates on general elections according to party strength. … Continue reading
16 states use straight-ticket devices on general election ballots. However, in 5 of those states, bills are pending to abolish the device. Those 5 states are Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The Kentucky bill, SB 53, is … Continue reading
South Carolina Rep. Wallace Scarborough (R-Charleston) has introduced H3230, to ban fusion. It has a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 2:30 pm. … Continue reading
