On May 24, the Nevada legislature passed AB 48, the Secretary of State’s omnibus election law bill. Among other provisions, the bill sets up discriminatory filing deadlines for qualified parties to notify the state of their presidential and vice-presidential nominees. … Continue reading
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The June 2013 issue of Z Magazine has this article, making the case that voters worried about climate change should support the Green Party. The piece, by Scott McLarty, includes advocacy of alternate voting systems and chides Democratic Party lawmakers … Continue reading
On June 5, the House Administration Committee heard testimony on HR 2115, which was introduced by Congresswoman Candace Miller (R-Michigan) to make it less likely that individual voters will vote in two states in the same election. Two witnesses testified … Continue reading
On June 5, the Arizona Senate unanimously passed HB 2518. The bill originally gave authority for cities and towns to use Approval Voting for their own elections. The Senate amended it to set up a joint legislative committee to study … Continue reading
On May 31, Paul S. Leon, Mayor of Ontario, California, changed his registration from “Republican” to “independent.” He has also filed for the special election to fill the vacant 52nd Assembly seat. That election will be on July 23. He … Continue reading