On May 19, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed HB 207. It reduces the petition requirement for non-presidential independent candidates from 5% of the winner’s vote for that office at the last election, to 4%. Ironically this still leaves Montana with … Continue reading
On May 19, the Federal Election Commission filed a brief in National Republican Senatorial Committee v Federal Election Commission, 24-3051. This is the case that challenges the federal law that limits how much money a party can spend on campaigns … Continue reading
On April 8, the Rhode Island Senate Judicial Committee voted not to pass SB 907, the bill that eases the definition of a qualified party.
On May 15, the U.S. Supreme Court again considered whether to hear Meadors v Erie County Board of Elections, 24-684. But it didn’t decide, and will consider it again on May 22. This is the case on New York’s May … Continue reading
On May 2, the Hawaii legislature adjourned. This session did not pass SB 114, the bill to establish presidential primaries for each qualified party. Hawaii will remain one of the very few states that has never held government-administered presidential primaries. … Continue reading
