For many decades, North Dakota has been the only state without voter registration. Now five legislators have introduced HB 1287, to create voter registration in the state. Here is the text. There is no provision in the bill for people … Continue reading
Idaho Representative Bruce Skaug has introduced two bills to weaken the initiative process. HB 2 would require initiatives to receive 60% of the popular vote in order to pass. HB 85 would give the Governor power to veto initiatives after … Continue reading
A proposed constitutional amendment has received affirmative votes in both houses of the Virginia legislature. It would delete the lifetime ban on registering to vote for persons who had been convicted of a felony but who had been released. HJR … Continue reading
On January 30, the Federal Election Commission boosted federal campaign contribution limits up, which the law authorizes to keep up with inflation. The new contribution limit for a candidate rises from $3,300 to $3,500. See here. … Continue reading
On January 30, the Wyoming House passed HB 173. It makes ballot access much worse for independent candidates. Currently they need a petition of 2% of the last U.S. House vote, which in 2026 would be 5,201 signatures. The bill … Continue reading
