On May 15, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed SB 5112. It provides that people who obtain an enhanced drivers license or enhanced state ID will automatically become registered to vote. “Enhanced” means that the applicant provided proof of citizenship. Individuals … Continue reading
The District of Columbia permits the initiative process. An initiative is about to start circulating that would provide for ranked choice voting in partisan primaries and general elections. It would also provide that independent voters are free to choose a … Continue reading
On May 18, the Maine Senate passed LD 769 on second reading. This makes it likely that it will soon pass on third reading. It simplifies the definition of a qualified party. Existing law says it is a group with … Continue reading
On May 4, the Iowa legislature passed HF 716, will requires all votes cast in presidential caucuses to be in-person. Caucuses are run by parties, not the government. Assuming Governor Kim Reynolds signs the bill, Iowa Democrats plan to ignore … Continue reading
According to this article, New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan says New Hampshire might hold its presidential primary at the end of 2023, instead of in 2024, if necessary to make the state’s primary the first one. New Hampshire … Continue reading
