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
Five Pennsylvania Democrats have filed to be on the Democratic primary ballot for Lieutenant Governor. The primary is May 20. One of the Democrats has challenged the petition of one of the other candidates. See this story. Pennsylvania requires 1,000 … Continue reading
On March 14, a U.S. District Court Judge in Arizona set an expedited briefing schedule in Arizona Green Party v Bennett, 2:14cv-375. This is the case that challenges the February petition deadline for newly-qualifying parties. Each party will submit its … Continue reading
