CalMatters has this commentary that suggests the only alternative to top-two is a closed primary. And the Independent Voters News has this similar commentary. Both ran in the last two days. But California is free to pass a simple law … Continue reading
On March 4, the Virginia Supreme Court issued an order in Koski v Republican National Committee, CL26-266. The order reverses the Tazewell Court Circuit Court, and allows a ballot measure to be on the ballot on April 21. Voters will … Continue reading
Idaho Senator Jim Guthrie (R-McCammon) has introduced SB 1366, a bill to restore presidential primaries. This bill would set the primaries on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May. Candidates would get on the ballot by paying a … Continue reading
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on March 3 that he has “some concern” that there might be no Democrat on the November 2026 ballot for Governor. See this story. But he did not suggest that the legislature amend the law … Continue reading
Jamie LaBranche is an independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Louisiana this year. He was unable to meet the new ballot access requirements for independent candidates. The law required 2,500 signatures, due February 13, and only voters who are not … Continue reading
