On March 21, the Georgia House passed HB 487. It moves the presidential primary from March to February 5. The bill also changes the percentage of the vote needed in general elections to get elected (for Congressional elections and state … Continue reading
On March 17, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Hinkle (of the federal court in Tallahassee, Florida) ruled that the lawsuit called “Reform Party of the U.S. v O’Hara” must go to trial. This lawsuit should not be confused with the … Continue reading
On March 21, the Florida House passed HB 537 by 115-1. It moves the presidential primary from March to January 29. Thanks to Tony Roza for this news. … Continue reading
On March 20, the 11th circuit heard oral argument in Swanson v Alabama Secretary of State, no. 06-13643. The issue is Alabama’s 3% (of the last gubernatorial vote) petition for minor parties and non-presidential independent candidates, and the early June … Continue reading
Arkansas is the only state that has no statutory procedures for independent presidential candidates to get on the ballot. HB 2367, which would set up such a procedure, passed the House on March 20. It requires 1,000 signatures. It is … Continue reading
