According to this story, it is likely that the Maine legislature will preserve public funding for legislative candidates (with a 20% boost), yet eliminate it for gubernatorial elections. Thanks to Thomas MacMillan for the link. … Continue reading
On June 19, the Santa Fe County Democratic Party will sponsor a forum, on the subject of whether the Democratic Party should let independent voters vote in Democratic primaries. See this announcement. New Mexico was one of the last states … Continue reading
As is well-known to most readers, Pennsylvania is the only state in which the validity of petitions can only be determined by a court, and the proceedings for statewide petitions in court runs to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Back … Continue reading
The June 10 Roll Call has this analysis of how California’s top-two primary system has increased the power of the Democratic and Republican Party organizations. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link. … Continue reading
Alabama will hold a special election for U.S. House, First District, in late 2013. Congressman Jo Bonner says he will resign from Congress in August 2013, so the state hasn’t formally set the special election yet. However, it is already … Continue reading
