On April 4, a subcommittee of the Iowa Senate amended a bill that had already passed the House, to add a provision making ballot access more difficult for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties. Senator Roby Smith (R-Davenport) … Continue reading
On April 3, New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham signed HB 407, the omnibus election law bill that is approximately 500 pages long. Included in the bill is a provision easing the number of signatures for independent candidates. Under the old … Continue reading
New York state has a commission that was established to study public funding of campaigns for state office. It also plans to hold hearings on fusion. See this story. … Continue reading
The Press-Republican, daily newspaper in Plattsburgh, New York, here calls for general election presidential debates with more than just two candidates. … Continue reading
On March 28, the Iowa House passed HJR 14, a proposed constitutional amendment. It would let ex-felons register to vote. If the Senate also passes it this year, then it would need to pass both houses again in 2020. If … Continue reading
