On September 12, the California Senate Elections Committee passed SB 696, the bill to make it illegal for any party to have “Independent” or “Independence” in its party name. The bill says that the American Independent Party must choose a … Continue reading
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Supporters of an initiative in Alaska that would impose a top-four system, and also tighten campaign finance laws, filed a lawsuit in state court on September 5, seeking a court decision that their proposed initiative does not violate the single-subject … Continue reading
On September 11, the Alabama Secretary of State filed his answer in U.S. District Court in Libertarian Party of Alabama v Merrill, m.d., 2:19cv-69. This is the case in which the Libertarian Party challenges the state law that says the … Continue reading
On September 11, SB 212 passed the legislature. It now goes to the Governor. It lets non-charter cities and counties use ranked choice voting for elections for their own officers. Currently only charter cities and counties can do that. Thanks … Continue reading
The California Senate Elections Committee will hear SB 696 on Thursday, September 12, at 9 am in room 2040. This is the bill that forces the American Independent Party to change its name by October 29, 2019, or the party … Continue reading