On February 25, the North Dakota House rejected three bills that would have made it more difficult for candidates to get on a primary ballot. Currently North Dakota primary candidates go on the ballot automatically if they have substantial support … Continue reading
On February 26, the Missouri House Elections Committee passed HB 367. It restores presidential primaries in Missouri, for all qualified parties. Missouri had no presidential primaries in 2024. … Continue reading
The Kansas State Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs has introduced SCR 1611. It would bring about popular non-partisan elections for State Supreme Court Justice. Currently the Governor appoints justices from a list prepared by a non-partisan commission. … Continue reading
A group of New Jersey primary candidates are expected to sue New Jersey over the legislature’s violation of due process. It increased the petitioning requirements and made the higher requirements effective for the 2025 election, right in the middle of … Continue reading
On February 26, the New Jersey State Appeals Court said that the State Constitution does not protect the right of two political parties to jointly nominate the same candidate. In re Tom Malinowski Petition for Nomination for General Election, A-3542-21. … Continue reading
