Virginia holds elections this November for state office, including Governor. The petition deadline for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, is June 11. On the deadline, Rob Sarvis, Libertarian nominee, submitted almost 18,000 signatures to meet a requirement … Continue reading
On June 11, both bills for the National Popular Vote Plan bill moved ahead in the Rhode Island legislature. The House bill, HB 5575, passed the House Judiciary Committee; and the Senate bill, SB 346, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. … Continue reading
On June 11, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo presented several election law proposals to the legislature. Here is a copy of his Draft Proposal #5, which would lower the number of signatures for statewide office (both for primary ballot access … Continue reading
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
