On July 24, Northern Mariana Islands Governor Benigno Fitial signed House Bill 16-220 into law. It provides that when no one gets as much as 50% for Governor, a run-off will be held. The new law takes effect in time … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2009
On July 24, identical bills were introduced in both Houses of Congress to require the states to let ex-felons vote in federal elections. They are HR 3335 and S1516. They provide, “The right of an individual who is a citizen … Continue reading
Bill De Blasio, New York city councilmember who is trying to get on the Democratic primary in September 2009 for New York City Public Advocate, has won a rehearing in the City Board of Elections. It is set for 1:30 … Continue reading
On July 27, New Jersey independent gubernatorial candidate Chris Daggett announced that his Lieutenant Governor running mate will be Frank J. Esposito. Esposito is the interim dean for the College of Education at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. The … Continue reading
On March 16, 2009, the faction of the American Independent Party of California allied with Chuck Baldwin filed a lawsuit to win a ruling that its state officers are the legal state officers. That faction sued the faction of the … Continue reading