On September 30, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1539, which requires political parties that nominate a presidential candidate to attach paperwork, certifying that the nominee is not in violation of the 22nd amendment (the term limits amendment for president … Continue reading
On September 29, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham again called for implementation of proportional representation for British Parliamentary elections. He was addressing the Labour Party conference. He will start by setting up a national commission to come up with a … Continue reading
Question Three, the Massachusetts initiative for a top-two system, has raised $5,200,000. The bulk of the money is from private equity investors. See this detail. … Continue reading
North Dakota held its primary elections on June 9, 2026. Now, four Republican legislative candidates who lost their primaries are suing, arguing that their opponents’ petitions to get on the primary ballot were not valid. See this story. The case … Continue reading
On September 29, the Pennsylvania House passed HB 280 by a vote of 115-88. Most Democrats voted for it and most Republicans voted against it. It lets independent voters vote in partisan primaries. The bill had been introduced in January … Continue reading
