On March 22, the Seventh Circuit issued an opinion in Gill v Linnabary, 22-1653. This is the challenge to the petition requirement for independent candidates for U.S. House in Illinois. The law requires a petition of 5% of the last … Continue reading
On March 8, the Rhode Island House State Government & Elections Committee defeated HB 5721. It would have moved the non-presidential primary from September to August. It would also have the petition deadline for non-presidential independent candidates, and the nominees … Continue reading
On March 3, the Utah Senate killed HJR 17, which would have required initiatives to pass with 60%. The House had passed it earlier. … Continue reading
On March 22, the New Hampshire House tabled HB 363 by a voice vote. This is the bill that would have eased the deadline for an independent candidate, or the nominee of an unqualified party, to file a declaration of … Continue reading
Vermont HB 149 would have required write-in candidates who want their write-ins counted to file a declaration of write-in candidacy. Most states have such laws, but Vermont never has. The bill had no progress and it is now too late … Continue reading
