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As has been said many times over the years by this site, Great Britain only requires 10 signatures for a candidate to get on a ballot to run for House of Commons. Here is a copy of the British petition … Continue reading
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The American Prospect has this lengthy, and somewhat grumpy, article about Americans Elect. The author is Harold Meyerson. American Prospect also has this shorter piece, pointing out that so far more Americans Elect members support Ron Paul than any other … Continue reading
The California State Senate Elections Committee will hear AB 1200 on Tuesday, February 21. This is a bill to revise procedures for elections for County Central Committee. It has an urgency clause, and will take effect immediately if signed into … Continue reading
On February 8, the Idaho House passed HB 391 by a vote of 56-12. It abolishes the state’s presidential primary, and takes effect this year. The primary is set for May 15. Assuming the bill passes the Senate and is … Continue reading
On February 9, the Virginia House unanimously passed HB 736, which moves the 2012 non-presidential primary from June to August 7. The bill only takes effect if the state’s U.S. House district boundaries aren’t settled by April 3, 2012. The … Continue reading