On May 14, the Maine Senate passed LD 816, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. It now goes to the State House. The vote was 19-16. All Democrats except two voted for the bill. All Republicans voted against it. Thanks … Continue reading
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The Libertarian National Committee has been in federal court in the District of Columbia, contesting a Federal Election Commission ruling restricting gifts to the party from deceased individuals, for over eight years. The party is still waiting for a decision … Continue reading
Joshua Spivak has “Why Joe Biden Needs Libertarians” in the Houston Chronicle. The article sets forth the history of the third party and independent presidential candidates who polled significant shares of the vote. It says that both Republican and Democratic … Continue reading
Pennsylvania has closed primaries. Senate Bill 357 would let independent voters choose which primary to vote in. According to this newspaper story, the bill has substantial support. So far it has not moved, and is in the Senate State Government … Continue reading
The South Carolina legislature adjourned on May 9. Many election law bills failed to pass. They include bills to abolish fusion; a bill to require convention nominees to pay a filing fee; a bill to set a maximum of $2,500 … Continue reading