As previously noted, on March 14, a U.S. District Court ruled that Tennessee’s law that disqualifies a party from the ballot after just one election, if it fails the 5% vote test, is unconstitutional. The basis is Equal Protection, because … Continue reading
On March 26, the New Hampshire Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Committee will hear HB 1322. This is the bill that eases the definition of “political party”, from a group that polled 4% for either Governor or U.S. Senator, to … Continue reading
On March 18, the Louisiana Senate & Governmental Affairs Committee defeated SB 60. The bill would let independent candidates appear on the ballot as “independent”, instead of “no party.” The vote was tied at 4-4, but bills can’t pass unless … Continue reading
Illinois holds its 2014 primary on March 18. In midterm years, Illinois has the nation’s second-earliest primary; only Texas has an earlier primary. No other state in 2014 will hold a primary earlier than May 6. Illinois voters standing in … Continue reading
This Newsday story predicts that the New York legislature will be unable to pass any legislation this year on the date of primaries. That will mean a repeat of 2012, when New York taxpayers had to pay for a June … Continue reading
