Even though the Republican Party has been opposed to automatic voter registration, this story reports that the Republican Party has gained three times the number of Democratic Party registered voters in the one month since automatic voter registration became the law in Pennsylvania.
Thanks to Political Wire for the heads up and the great resource that it is!
Politico today published this story on 2024 Presidential ballot access difficulties for independent and third party candidates. While it focused on the Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. candidacy, it also addressed No Labels, and mentioned Ballot Access News and Richard Winger.
On October 18, the Pennsylvania House amended SB 224 so that it moves the 2024 primaries from April 23 to April 16. The House then passed the bill by 104-99. However, leaders of the Senate say they don’t support the amended bill. If nothing passes, the April 23 date will remain, even though it conflicts with Passover.
On October 19, a Pew Research Poll was released, that asked voters if they wish there were more parties to choose from. Those in their 20’s who strongly or somewhat desire more parties amount to 79%. But among voters over age 65, only 51% are in that category. See here.
On October 17, U.S. District Court Judge Steve C. Jones denied Georgia’s request to uphold the state’s U.S. House districts, before there is even a trial. Therefore, the trial will proceed, possibly in January 2024. Here is the court order in Georgia State Conference of the NAACP v Raffensperger, n.d., 1:21cv-5338.
