New York State Senator James Skoufis, and Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson, both Democrats, have introduced S1687 and A5058. The bills end the practice of having the presidential primary in April, followed by primaries for other office in June. Instead there would … Continue reading
Oregon State Senator Fred Girod (R-Stayton) has introduced SB 392, to move the primaries for all office from May to March, in presidential years. This is probably motivated by a desire to have Oregon’s presidential primary play a bigger role … Continue reading
On February 13, the South Dakota House passed HB 1169. It requires initiatives for constitutional amendments to get the signatures of 5% of the last gubernatorial vote in each legislative district. South Dakota has 35 legislative districts. Currently there is … Continue reading
Ohio State Senator William DeMora (D-Franklin) has introduced SB 37, to move the primaries for all office in presidential years from March to May. If the bill passed, that would automatically move the petition deadline for non-presidential independent candidates from … Continue reading
The Wyoming Senate Corporations Committee did not hear HB 173 at its meeting on February 14. It will be heard on Wednesday, February 19. This is the bill that makes ballot access for independent candidates significantly more restrictive. … Continue reading
