On October 26, the Michigan State Board of Canvassers approved a description of the National Popular Vote Plan initiative. The description will be printed on the petition and, if it qualifies, the ballot. See this story. Thanks to Thomas Jones for the link.
Late October and November are the best times for individuals to ask legislators to introduce bills. Many states badly need better ballot access laws.
In New York, independent U.S. Senate candidate Diane Sare (who hopes to run in 2022) is organizing a group to find a sponsor for a bill that would decrease the 45,000-signature requirement passed in 2020. In Oregon, the Working Families Party is working to find a sponsor for a bill to ease the registration test for a party to remain on the ballot.
The Alaska Supreme Court will hear the appeal over the top-four system on January 18, 2022. The first brief is due November 15. See this story.
The Day, a large daily newspaper in eastern Connecticut, has this story about the SAM Party’s organizing activity in Connecticut.
Election Central compiled this list of 2024 presidential primary and caucus dates back in August. It is still current, although chances are high that there will be changes.
