On February 7, the West Virginia House Government Organization Committee passed HB 2692. It says that an independent candidate, and the nominee of an unqualified party, must file a declaration of candidacy in January, on the same date that candidates … Continue reading
On February 5, a subcommittee of the Virginia House Privileges and Elections Committee defeated HB 2422, the National Popular Vote Plan bill.
HR 51, the bill in Congress for statehood for the District of Columbia, has 195 co-sponsors as of February 8. It has gained 40 co-sponsors in the last thirty days. By contrast, other election-related constitutional amendments are not gaining co-sponsors. … Continue reading
On February 7, the Eleventh Circuit defeated an attempt by Georgia to dismiss Curling v Secretary of State of Georgia, 18-13951. In 2017, some Georgia voters had filed a federal lawsuit against the use of machines that don’t leave a … Continue reading
The District of Columbia is somewhat likely to move its presidential primary from June to April, although there is no bill yet to make that change. Councilman Jack Evans is seeking the support of the D.C. Democratic Party for the … Continue reading
