On May 12, the National Popular Vote Plan advocacy organization held a press conference in Washington, D.C. The primary purpose was to announce that former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson is joining the group and will actively advocate for the Plan. … Continue reading
Washington Governor Christine Gregoire is set to sign HB 5119 on May 12. It eliminates the presidential primary. Also on March 12, the Kansas Senate passed HB 2080, which cancels that state’s presidential primary. Because the Kansas provision has passed … Continue reading
On May 11, the 8th circuit heard arguments in Libertarian Party of North Dakota v Jaeger, 10-3212. The lawsuit challenges a North Dakota law that does not let parties nominate any candidates for state legislature unless approximately 10% to 15% … Continue reading
On May 10, the Missouri legislature’s conference committee for SB 282 deleted the ballot access improvement part of the bill. The ballot access improvement would have deleted a typographical error from the existing law, which forces petitions to create a … Continue reading
On May 11, the U.S. Supreme Court revealed that it has placed Dallas County v Texas Democratic Party, 10-755, on its May 26 conference. The conference will probably decide whether to hear the case. The case had also been on … Continue reading
