According to this story, it is virtually certain that Congress will not raise its own pay this year. Every time congressional salaries rise, filing fees in some states go up, because some states set the filing fee as a percentage … Continue reading
The U.S.. Supreme Court opinions on partisan gerrymandering will probably be released either Friday June 21, or Monday June 24. No election law cases were issued on June 20.
On June 19, the Pennsylvania State Government Committee passed SB 300. It says that an independent voter, at the polls on primary day, may choose a partisan primary ballot and vote. The voter’s choice is then recorded on his or … Continue reading
On June 19, the California Assembly Elections Committee passed both bills that alter the California presidential primaries. SB 27 requires candidates to reveal the last five years of their tax returns. SB 505 requires presidential candidates who want to be … Continue reading
On the afternoon of June 19, the Maine House passed LD 1083, which had been passed by the Senate earlier in the day. It provides for ranked choice voting for president, in primaries and also in the general election. But, … Continue reading
