Currently, qualified parties in New Hampshire decide for themselves whether to let independent voters vote in their primaries. On February 22, the House Election Law Committee defeated HB 642. It would have mandated that all New Hampshire primaries be closed, … Continue reading
On February 22, the Oklahoma Senate Rules Committee amended and passed SB 145. It eases presidential ballot access. It provides that an independent presidential candidate, or the presidential nominee of an unqualified party, can get on the ballot by paying … Continue reading
On February 21, the North Dakota House defeated HB 1417 by 23-69. It would have ended the unique North Dakota requirement that a party have a large turnout in its open primary if it wants to nominate any legislative candidates. … Continue reading
The Nebraska Senate Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, March 15. Among the bills to be heard are: LB 34, which says a party can remain on the ballot, regardless of its votes, if … Continue reading
On February 14, the U.S. Supreme Court asked the Montana Secretary of State to respond to the Republican Party’s cert petition. The issue is whether the Republican Party has a freedom of association right to opt out from an open … Continue reading
