On January 16, the Virginia legislature passed HJR 2, a proposed constitutional amendment that ends the practice of preventing felons from registering to vote, once they have served their sentences. Now it will go to a vote of the people. … Continue reading
On January 20, the Catoosa County (Georgia) Republican Party filed an amended Complaint in its lawsuit that tries to give the party the right to exclude candidates from its primary ballot. The new Complaint argues that certain Georgia election laws … Continue reading
Alabama Representative Marilyn Lands (D-Huntsville) has introduced HB 14. It sets up a statewide initiative process. The petition requirement would be 7% of the last gubernatorial vote, with a congressional district distribution requirement. Each district would need signatures of 1% … Continue reading
On January 10, New Hampshire held a special legislative primary for the Carroll County seat 7 district. Even though the Republican ballot listed two candidates, they both lost to a write-in candidate. See the election returns here. The general election … Continue reading
Virginia Delegate Eric Phillips (R-Martinsville) has introduced HB 1056, to amend the voter registration form to let applicants choose a party, and also to allow each party to decide for itself who can vote in its primaries. Parties could choose … Continue reading
