On February 7, the House Administration Committee passed HR 133 by a vote of 5-3. Here is the text. It abolishes the federal program for public funding of presidential campaigns, both primary season matching funds, and general election funding. The … Continue reading
On January 27, the Virginia House Privileges & Elections Committee tabled HB 1425 by a voice vote. It had passed a subcommittee a few days earlier. It would have provided that each U.S. House district elect its own presidential elector.
Texas Representative Ron Simmons (R-Carrollton) has introduced HB 433, to eliminate the straight-ticket device. Thanks to Jim Riley for this news. … Continue reading
Cheri Honkala, who was Jill Stein’s running mate in 2012, will be the Green Party nominee in a special legislative election in Pennsylvania on March 21. The 197th district seat is empty because the Democrat who won the seat in … Continue reading
On February 6, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled unanimously that closed primaries do not violate the State Constitution. The constitution says, “All elections shall be free and open, and no power, civil or military, shall at any time interfere … Continue reading
