The Washington Post has this op-ed in support of the Arizona Independent Party. It is written by Sarah Smallhouse and Jackie Salit, two leaders of the party. The op-ed criticizes the major parties for trying to keep the party and … Continue reading
Current Affairs has this interview with Butch Ware, Green Party candidate for California Governor. The story of how the Secretary of State kept him off the ballot is very complex. This is the only news report that explains the details. … Continue reading
The bills were HB630 and SB176. According to an email from Upvote Virginia: “The first pro-RCV legislation in the country since 2023 has now passed in Virginia! Today, both chambers of the General Assembly voted to accept Gov. Spanberger’s technical amendments … Continue reading
On April 20, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed HB 7049, which moves the 2026 primary from Tuesday, September 8, to Wednesday, September 9. The change only applies for 2026. The change was made because September 7 is a holiday, … Continue reading
Gary Swing has this op-ed in Tucson’s daily newspaper, the Arizona Daily Star, advocating that Arizona’s ballot access laws be eased. Among other things, he advocates that small qualified parties be allowed to nominate by convention instead of by primary. … Continue reading
