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On June 24, the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on HR 2499, the bill that would provide for a new plebescite on the future political status of Puerto Rico. Even though the bill now has 150 … Continue reading
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On June 24, the Oregon House passed SB 326 on second reading. This bill eliminates the “primary screenout” passed in 2005. “Primary screenout” means a law that prohibits primary voters from signing an independent candidate’s petition. UPDATE: on June 25, … Continue reading
On June 24, the Oregon House passed SB 326 on second reading. This bill eliminates the “primary screenout” passed in 2005. “Primary screenout” means a law that prohibits primary voters from signing an independent candidate’s petition. UPDATE: on June 25, … Continue reading
According to this interesting analysis by Fairvote, President Obama has visited all nine swing states since he has been president, but has visited only seven other states. In this context, “swing state” means a state carried by President Bush in … Continue reading
On June 25, the Louisiana legislature passed HB 420, the omnibus election law bill that, among other things, extends the independent presidential paperwork deadline by three days, and clarifies the deadline for the presidential elector paperwork of qualified parties. The … Continue reading