The chair of the New Jersey Democratic Party has asked the Democratic National Committee to bless the idea that New Jersey should have the first presidential primary. See this story. Democrats hold majorities in both houses of the New Jersey … Continue reading
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In 2018, the Texas legislature passed a bill eliminating the straight-ticket device, effective with the 2020 election. In 2020, some Texas voters and groups filed a federal lawsuit, alleging that repeal of the straight-ticket device violated the U.S. Constitution and … Continue reading
On March 17, the Indiana Green Party filed a federal lawsuit against Indiana’s ballot access laws. Indiana Green Party v Sullivan, s.d., 1:22cv-518. The Indiana petition for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties, 2% of the last vote … Continue reading
On March 15, filing for Nebraska primaries closed. The Legal Marijuana Now Party needs to poll 5% in November 2022 to remain ballot-qualified. Fortunately for the party, no Democrat filed to run for Attorney General or Auditor. The Legal Marijuana … Continue reading
On March 17, the Tennessee House defeated HB 2067 by two votes. It would have eased the definition of a qualified party. The bill received 47 “yes” votes and 35 “no” votes. However, because there are currently 97 representatives, the … Continue reading
The Republican National Committee has narrowed the list of 2024 convention sites to either Milwaukee or Nashville. Salt Lake City and Pittsburgh are no longer being considered. Thanks to Political Wire for this news. … Continue reading