Maryland Delegate Richard Weldon, who represents western Maryland, was re-elected in November 2006 as a Republican. However, in September 2008, he changed his registration to “independent.” He is the first Maryland legislator to be anything other than a Republican or … Continue reading
TV station WMHT and the Albany Times Union newspaper are jointly sponsoring a candidate debate, in the New York U.S. House 20th district special election set for March 31. The debate will be 7:30 pm, Thursday, March 19. All three … Continue reading
British Columbia is holding a referendum on May 12. Voters will be asked whether they would rather use the current winner-take-all system, or single transferable vote. See the web page of the British Columbia Elections Office here. Thanks to Thomas … Continue reading
As has been noted previously, the Oklahoma House recently passed HB 1072, which eases ballot access for previously unqualified parties in midterm years, but does not help them in presidential years. OBAR (Oklahoma Ballot Access Reform) has been paying a … Continue reading
On March 17, the Colorado House passed HB 1299, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. The vote was 34-29. … Continue reading
