On March 8, the Rhode Island House State Government & Elections Committee defeated HB 5721. It would have moved the non-presidential primary from September to August. It would also have the petition deadline for non-presidential independent candidates, and the nominees … Continue reading
On March 3, the Utah Senate killed HJR 17, which would have required initiatives to pass with 60%. The House had passed it earlier. … Continue reading
On March 22, the New Hampshire House tabled HB 363 by a voice vote. This is the bill that would have eased the deadline for an independent candidate, or the nominee of an unqualified party, to file a declaration of … Continue reading
Vermont HB 149 would have required write-in candidates who want their write-ins counted to file a declaration of write-in candidacy. Most states have such laws, but Vermont never has. The bill had no progress and it is now too late … Continue reading
No Labels is about to launch a voter registration drive in California, to become a qualified party. It will use the registration method. It must persuade approximately 73,000 individuals to list No Labels as their party of membership, on voter … Continue reading
