Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Martin Meehan has announced that he will resign from Congress on May 9. Therefore, the state will hold a special congressional election in October 2007. Meehan represents the 5th district. He was unopposed for re-election in November … Continue reading
On Saturday, March 31, the Montana House passed SB 270 with only 5 “no” votes. It moves the petition deadline for independent candidates (for office other than president) from June to March.
On April 2, the Maryland House passed SB634/HB148, the “National Popular Vote Plan.” Since the Governor has said he will sign it, it is extremely likely that Maryland will be the first state to have passed the plan. Of course … Continue reading
The Brennan Center for Justice, which has long been a friend of minor party and independent candidates, has become a foe, on the issue of equal public funding for candidates. Furthermore, the Brennan Center is mis-stating U.S. Supreme Court precedent … Continue reading
On Sunday, April 1, New Jersey’s Governor signed S2193, which moves the state’s presidential primary from June to February. Thanks to Tony Roza for this news.
