On April 19, the Minnesota House passed HF 1830, which doubles the vote test for a party to remain on, from 5% to 10%. All Democrats voted “yes” and all Republicans voted “no.” The bill takes effect immediately. An earlier … Continue reading
On April 19, the Montana House State Administration Committee tabled SB 566, the bill to impose a top-two system in 2024, but just for the U.S. Senate race. However, there is still a danger that the full house could vote … Continue reading
A recent Idaho newspaper story explains that the Idaho legislature adjourned without making sense of the Idaho presidential primary. The legislature passed a bill eliminating the March presidential primary, with the expectation that the presidential primary should return to May, … Continue reading
On April 17, the Nevada Assembly passed AJR 6, which would amend the state constitution to provide that Nevada join the National Popular Vote Plan. If the bill passes through the legislature, then voters would vote on it in November … Continue reading
On April 17, an Oregon group that opposes the ability of parties to have nominees filed paperwork to start an initiative petition drive. See this story. … Continue reading
