On May 7, the New Hampshire Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee passed HB 481. It moves the non-presidential primary from September to June. Because independent candidate petition deadlines and filing deadlines are tied to the date of the … Continue reading
On May 9, Maine State Representative Laurel Libby filed this reply brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Libby v Fecteau, the dispute over whether the Maine House majority can deprive a legislator’s ability to vote on bills unless she … Continue reading
Nevada’s bill for the National Popular Vote Plan bill failed to pass this year. It was a constitutional amendment, AJR 6, and it had passed last year. But in Nevada, proposed constitutional amendments must pass two sessions in a row.
On May 8, the South Carolina legislature adjourned. HB 3557, the bill that would have required the nominees of parties that nominate by convention to pay a filing fee, failed to pass. It had passed the House but made no … Continue reading
On May 9, Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo, who is an independent, said he will run for Governor next year. See this story. He can get on the November 2026 ballot simply by paying a filing fee. Florida elimated mandatory … Continue reading
