On January 23, the New Mexico House State Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee passed HB 55, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. Now it goes to the House Judiciary Committee. The vote was 6-3, with all Democrats voting “yes” … Continue reading
Connecticut is holding a special State Senate election on February 26 in the Fifth District, which is centered on West Hartford. The Libertarian Party nominee is Jeff Przech, and he has petitioned to be on the ballot as a Libertarian, … Continue reading
Arizona State Senator Martin Quezada (D-Phoenix) has introduced SB 1057. It would change the presidential primaries from closed to semi-closed. Currently only party members may vote in a presidential primary, but the bill would let independent voters vote in any … Continue reading
On January 23, the Wyoming Senate defeated SF 65 by a vote of 5-24. This bill is officially titled the “Open Ranked Choice” Bill. It had passed the Senate Committee on January 22, receiving the votes of three Republican Senators, … Continue reading
Hawaii State Senator Ron Kouchi (D-Lihue), President of the Senate, has introduced SB 135. It would delete the requirement that candidate petitions include a place for all signers to put the last four digits of their Social Security Numbers. Hawaii … Continue reading
