In most states, legislatures convene this month. The commonest start date among the states is January 13 or January 14. See this chart from the National Conference of State Legislatures. There are bills to improve ballot access laws pending or … Continue reading
Florida’s Lieutenant Governor resigned her position in March 2013, and that office has been vacant ever since. The Florida Constitution says that when that office becomes vacant, the Governor “shall” appoint a new Lieutenant Governor. On January 6, 2014, a … Continue reading
On January 5, Congressman Mel Watt of North Carolina resigned from the U.S. House. On January 6, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory said the special election to fill his seat will be held on November 4, 2014. See this story. … Continue reading
The Atlanta Progressive News has this story about two civic activists who hope to get on the ballot for State House in 2014 as independent candidates. For more about attorney Randy L. New, see here. For more about Bill Bozarth, … Continue reading
December 31, 2013, was the deadline for Americans Elect to increase its registration to one-fifteenth of 1%, if it wanted to avoid being removed from the California ballot. Leaders of Americans Elect were aware of this deadline, but took no … Continue reading
