Back in July 2006, Oregon State Senator Avel Louise Gordly changed her registration from “Democratic” to “Unaffiliated.” Although this is not new news, BAN had not previously noted it or known it. She was last re-elected in 2004, so she … Continue reading
On May 21, the New York Assembly passed S.5755, which moves this year’s primary from September 11 to September 18. The bill had already passed the Senate. Legislators didn’t like the symbolism of holding another primary on September 11. In … Continue reading
On June 6, a U.S. District Court in Connecticut will hear argument in Green Party of Connecticut v Garfield, 3:06cv-1030. This is the case that challenges the severely discriminatory aspects of Connecticut’s public funding law. All candidates must collect a … Continue reading
On May 14, bills were introduced in both houses of the New Jersey legislature for the National Popular Vote Plan for presidential elections. They are S2695 and A4225. Ohio and Michigan are now the only populous states in which National … Continue reading
The May 24 issue of the Canton, Ohio Repository has published this editorial, praising Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner for her regulations, cutting the number of signatures in half for new and minor parties. … Continue reading
