On February 23, the South Dakota Senate Commerce & Energy Committee defeated HB 1116. It would have moved the presidential primary from June to early March. It would have retained the June date for the non-presidential primary. The bill had … Continue reading
On March 3, the South Carolina House passed HB 4919. Among other things, it outlaws fusion (the ability of two parties to jointly nominate the same candidate). … Continue reading
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
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
