On May 24, the Louisiana House and Government Affairs Committee passed HB 388, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. All three of the bill’s sponsors are Republicans: Nickie Monica of LaPlace, Noble Ellington of Winnsboro, and Joe Harrison of Gray. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Late at night on May 24, the Texas House passed SB 100 on second reading, after amending it. The bill, as amended, retains the primary in March, but moves the runoff primary from April to May. Because the petition deadline … Continue reading
On May 24, New York voters filled the vacant U.S. House seat, 26th district. The results are: 48% for the Democratic nominee, 42% for the Republican nominee, 8% to Jack Davis (the independent candidate with the Tea Party label), and … Continue reading
On May 24, the Ohio Senate passed SB 148 by a vote of 23-10. Like a somewhat similar bill that has passed the house, HB 194, it attempts to fix the old ballot access law that was held unconstitutional in … Continue reading
Jane Corwin, Republican Party nominee for U.S. House in today’s special election in New York state, has obtained a court order, barring the votes from being certified until a state court judge holds a hearing about the election. See this … Continue reading
On May 20, Kansas HB 2080 was sent to the Governor. It cancels the 2012 presidential primary, in order to save money. The Governor is expected to sign it. … Continue reading