Pennsylvania elects its State Treasurer in partisan elections, held in presidential election years. Earlier this year, the Democratic State Treasurer resigned, and Governor Tom Wolf, also a Democrat, chose Timothy Reese to replace him. Reese is a registered independent. On … Continue reading
The Oklahoma Democratic Party will hold a state meeting on Saturday, July 25, and will vote on whether to let independents vote in their 2016 primary. Under the U.S. Supreme Court decision Tashjian v Republican Party of Connecticut, issued in … Continue reading
U.S. District Court Judge James M. Moody will hold a trial in Moore v Martin on Monday, July 27, at 9:15 a.m. This is the case that challenges the Arkansas petition deadline for non-presidential independent candidates. That deadline is in … Continue reading
On June 24, the New York legislature passed SB 5958. It moves the presidential primaries from February 2 to April 19. Thanks to Josh Putnam for this news. … Continue reading
In the November 2016 election, Maine voters will vote on whether to use Instant Runoff Voting. The Kennebec Journal has this op-ed in support of the initiative. … Continue reading
