The Independence Party, a party that is forming in Illinois, hopes to get on the 2026 ballot for statewide office. Its gubernatorial nominee is Gary T. Pierce. The party chair is Richard Whitney, who was the Green Party gubernatorial nominee … Continue reading
On January 29, California filed this brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Tangipa v Newsom, 25A839. This is the lawsuit over California’s redistricting. … Continue reading
West Virginia Delegate Jimmy Willis (R-Brooke) has introduced HB 4080. It would require that cities and towns must use partisan elections to choose their own officers. Currently, as in most states, each city or town decides for itself whether to … Continue reading
On January 28, the Maryland House Rules& Executive Nominations Committee passed HB 488, the bill to redraw the boundaries of U.S. house districts. On January 29, the bill passed the House on second reading.
Former California State Senator Steve Peace, who played a big role in causing California to switch to a top-two system in June 2010, has this article. He writes, “It’s time for more choice in California. Nonpartisan top-four (or five) primaries … Continue reading
