The Libertarian Party won 19 partisan elections in Pennsylvania on November 8, 2005, not one, as reported earlier. They include 7 township auditors, one constable, on township supervisor, one planning commissioner, and 9 precinct elections officials. … Continue reading
In 2000, the Reform Party received $2,522,690 from the U.S. government to pay for its national presidential convention. It was entitled to this money because it had polled over 5% for president in 1996. In 2002, the Federal Election Commission … Continue reading
The law firm Olson, Hagel & Fishburn has agreed to handle the appeal in Lee v Illinois State Bd. of Elections, in the 7th circuit. The Lee case challenges Illiniois law that says independent candidates for the legislature must submit … Continue reading
An excellent initiative seems likely to have qualified in Massachusetts. It would legalize “fusion” (the practice of letting two parties jointly nominate the same candidate). Also, it would make it substantially easier for a party to remain qualified. The initiative … Continue reading
The Green Party won 12 partisan elections on November 8, 2005, for these offices: in Pennsylvania, Mayor of Boswell; Boro Council in Arendtsville; Township Auditor in Union Twp., Adams Co.; Boro Council in West Reading; Boro Council in Union Twp., … Continue reading
