Arkansas Representative Joshua Bryant (R-Rogers) has introduced HB 1784. It somewhat improves the non-presidential independent candidate petition deadline. In midterm years it would move from March 1 to May 1. In presidential years, it would move from mid-December of the … Continue reading
The Ohio League of Women Voters, and Ohio Common Cause, want the state to delay its primary from May to June. See this news story. A later primary would mean a later petition deadline for independent candidates, because Ohio requires … Continue reading
Louisiana State Senator Sharon Hewitt (R-Slidell) has introduced SB 235. It would change Louisiana elections for congress. Currently there are no primaries for congress and no party nominees. Instead, everyone runs in November. If no one gets 50%, there is … Continue reading
The McGill International Review, a Canadian publication, has this article, “What Would Proportional Representation Look Like in the United States?” Thanks to Fairvote for the link. … Continue reading
The Florida legislature is considering HB 699. It would ban large donations from individuals to petition campaigns for state initiatives. It is likely to receive a vote in the House soon. The U.S. Supreme Court has made it clear that … Continue reading
