On May 26, the Nevada Assembly passed AB 126 by 30-11. The bill sets up presidential primaries for major parties, to replace presidential caucuses. Now the bill goes to the State Senate. … Continue reading
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Ballotpedia has an updated page listing attacks by state legislatures on the initiative process this year. See it here. … Continue reading
The petition deadline for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, for local office in New York state was May 25. One of the petitions was submitted for Thomas Downs, an 18-year-old running for Mayor of New York city. … Continue reading
The South Carolina legislature adjourned for the year on May 13. Bills to ban fusion, and to impose filing fees on candidates nominated by convention, failed to pass. … Continue reading
On May 26, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 2093. This is the new bill that imposes filing fees on candidates seeking the nomination of a party that uses conventions. Thanks to Jim Riley for this news. … Continue reading