According to this news story, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter is about to change his registration from “Republican” to “Democrat.” Thanks to Jack Ross for this news. If Senator Specter represented California, he could not have switched parties this month and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2009
On April 27, the Texas House Elections Committee listened to 40 minutes of testimony in favor of HB 820, the bill to improve ballot access for minor parties and independent candidates. The hearing started 4 hours later than scheduled, so … Continue reading
Free & Equal has organized a press conference at the Illinois State Capitol Press Room, for 3 p.m, Tuesday, April 28. The purpose of the press conference is to criticize HB 723, which makes it virtually impossible for qualified parties … Continue reading
According to this news story, Washington Governor Christine Gregoire will sign SB5599 on April 28 (Tuesday). That is the National Popular Vote bill. Washington will make the 5th state to pass the bill. However, the compact won’t go into effect … Continue reading
On April 27, the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office said that it recognizes the Independent Party and the Constitution Party as being ballot-qualified. It said the Green Party and the Libertarian Party are not ballot-qualified. The Green Party does … Continue reading
On Thursday, April 23, Hawaii finished holding its first all-mail ballot election. See this story. The election was to fill a vacant seat in the Honolulu city council. … Continue reading