On April 11, North Carolina Representatives Ken Goodman (D-Rockingham) and Pricey Harrison (D-Greensboro) introduced HB 737. It converts North Carolina elections for Congress and state office to a top-two system. The bill does not provide for “preference” or “prefers” to … Continue reading
According to this story, Pennsylvania U.S. House member Tom Marino, a Republican representing the 10th district, is expected to resign his seat soon, which will mean a special election later this year. Although the Libertarian and Green Parties are not … Continue reading
On April 4, seven members of the Illinois Green Party were elected or re-elected to local non-partisan office. See the list here. Thanks to Joshua for the link. … Continue reading
On April 11, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla endorsed SB 568, which moves the primary in presidential years, for all office, from June to the third Tuesday in March. The author of SB 568 is Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell … Continue reading
On April 11, North Carolina Representatie Bill Shepard (R-Jacksonville) and some other legislators from each major party introduced HB 769. It improves ballot access for newly-qualifying parties and independent candidates. It sets the statewide petition at one-fourth of 1% of … Continue reading
