South Dakota State Representative Rebecca Reimer (R-Chamberlain) has introduced HB 1095. It would move the petition deadline for candidates running in a primary from late March to mid-March. On February 2 it passed the House State Affairs Committee. It would … Continue reading
Arizona State Senator Thomas J. Shope (R-Coolidge) has introduced SB 1609. It makes it illegal for a party to change its name. It also says that party names may not include any of these words or phrases: independent, unaffiliated, no … Continue reading
Ken Miyagishima, Former Mayor of Las Cruces, New Mexico, seems to be on track to become the Forward Party nominee for Governor. See this story. … Continue reading
Last week, David Binder Research released a new poll for the California gubernatorial race. It shows two Republicans in first and second place. The only candidates with at least 10% are: Chad Bianco 17%, Steve Hilton 14%, Katie Porter 11%, … Continue reading
Indiana Representative Ed Clere, who has been a legislator for 18 years, has left the Republican Party and become an independent. See this story. … Continue reading
