According to this story, fewer than 18% of registered voters voted in the March 1, 2022 Texas primaries. The low turnout was barely higher than the 2018 primary turnout. Thanks to Political Wire for the link. … Continue reading
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On March 3, a bill was introduced in the Arizona legislature, passed unanimously in both houses, and signed by the Governor. It eases the number of signatures needed by legislative candidates for 2022 only. The bill has no effect in … Continue reading
On March 2, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Myers expedited Congressman Madison Cawthorn’s lawsuit on whether a North Carolina Board of Elections can hear a challenge to his qualifications. The Cawthorn case will be heard Friday, March 4, at 10:30 … Continue reading
On March 3, the Iowa Libertarian Party submitted its petition to be on the ballot for Iowa Governor. See this story. As far as is known, this is the first statewide minor party petition submitted in any state this year. … Continue reading
On March 1, Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Shelleyanne Chang ordered the Secretary of State to revise the ballot occupational designation of a candidate for legislature in a special election. Haney v Weber, 34-2022-80003825. See this story. UPDATE: here is … Continue reading