On June 18, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed HB 7090 and SB 2491, identical bills that move the presidential primaries from late April to early March. Rhode Island also had presidential primaries in early March in the years 1996-2008. … Continue reading
On June 12, Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the Republican Party state convention. He said he supports converting Texas primaries from open to closed. Bills to make such a change have failed to advance in the past several legislative … Continue reading
On June 12, the Eleventh Circuit issued an order in Jackson v Jones, 26-10854. The case concerns Georgia’s campaign finance contribution limits. The law allows incumbent Governors and Lieutenant Governors to accept unlimited campaign contributions, an advantage that other candidates … Continue reading
on June 12, New Jersey Secretary of State Dale Caldwell said he will keep Lana Leguia on the November ballot. She is the Libertarian nominee for U.S. House, 7th district. The Republican Party had challenged her ballot position because she … Continue reading
On June 18, U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, an Obama appointee, issued an order of League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v Trump, 1:26cv-11549. It says that the voting rights groups may proceed to seek an injunction against the … Continue reading
