The print edition of The New York Times of February 12 has this editorial, calling on all states to enable ex-felons to register to vote. There are three fairly large groups of legally competent adult citizens who are not permitted … Continue reading
On February 10, the Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 1270 by 6-3. SB 1270 is identical to HB 2196. Both bills repeal the 2013 omnibus election law bill. The 2013 bill made it far more difficult for members of … Continue reading
On February 11, the Tennessee House passed HB 1727. It sets up a procedure for a previously unqualified party to get on the ballot in a special congressional or legislative election. It also lowers the vote test for a party … Continue reading
According to this story, Maine State Senator Tom Saviello may run for re-election this year as an independent. He was last elected as a Republican. He must decide before March 1. Thanks to Tom MacMillan for the link. … Continue reading
On February 11, attorneys for Ohio state government said they will drop their appeal of the January 7, 2014 order of a U.S. District Court that put Ohio’s minor parties on the 2014 ballot. When the state had appealed that … Continue reading
