On April 25, the Montana legislature forwarded SB 270 to the desk of Governor Brian D. Schweitzer. It moves the petition deadline for non-presidential independent candidates, and petitions for the nominees of unqualified parties, from June to March. Please ask … Continue reading
On April 25, the Montana legislature forwarded SB 270 to the desk of Governor Brian D. Schweitzer. It moves the petition deadline for non-presidential independent candidates, and petitions for the nominees of unqualified parties, from June to March. Please ask … Continue reading
On April 25, the Alabama House Constitution & Elections Committee passed HB 407. It says that the state’s presidential electors shall be elected proportionately. Alabama currently has 9 electoral votes. If the bill had been in effect in 2004, it … Continue reading
On April 25, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Federal Election Commission v Wisconsin Right to Life. According to the Associated Press, “a majority of the Supreme Court appears to be skeptical of restrictions on campaign ads.” Observers … Continue reading
On April 24, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed SB 488, which lets ex-felons register to vote.
