On February 8, the Virginia House of Delegates passed HB 1843 unanimously. It moves the presidential primary from early February to early March, in accordance with the wishes of the national Democratic and national Republican Parties. Unfortunately the version of … Continue reading
Washington state Representative Christopher Hurst (D-Enumclaw) has introduced HB 1860. It says that political party committeemembers should run for office on the presidential primary ballot. Last month, a U.S. District Court had ruled that forcing political parties to elect their … Continue reading
On February 3, California State Senator Ellen Corbett (D-San Leandro) introduced SB 168, which makes it a crime for anyone to pay anyone else to circulate an initiative, referendum or recall petition, if the circulator is being paid per signature, … Continue reading
On February 7, West Virginia HB 2853 was signed into law. It provides for a special gubernatorial election this year, on October 4. This means four states will hold gubernatorial elections this year. The others, who always have their gubernatorial … Continue reading
