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On April 24, the Missouri House defeated HB 267, which would have reinstated presidential primaries. The vote was 65-56, and bills need 82 votes to pass. Many legislators abstained. Thanks to Ken Bush for this news. … Continue reading
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Several bills are being introduced in Pennsylvania that would let independent voters choose a partisan primary ballot. They are HB 976, HB 979, and HB 400. See this story. The reporter used the wrong term for these bills. They would … Continue reading
The Washington legislature adjourned on April 23. The only bill that passed that affects ballot access is SB 5182. It moves the declaration of candidacy deadline for non-presidential primary candidates from late May to the Friday after the first Monday … Continue reading
On Saturday, April 22, a Montana bill dealing with school board elections, which had passed the House, was amended to delete all the existing parts of the bill, and instead to be a bill for a top-two system in Montana … Continue reading
On April 19, the Ohio Senate passed SJR 2 by a vote of 26-7. All Republicans voted “yes” and all Democrats voted “no.” It says that initiatives to amend the constitution need 60% to pass. It also says that the … Continue reading