Both houses of the Alabama legislature have passed bills to move the state’s presidential primary from June to February. The House passed HB 51, and the Senate passed SB 527. On Monday, April 17, the last day of the session, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2006
On April 11, Russ Diamond declared he will petition his way onto the Pennsylvania ballot this year … Continue reading
On April 11, the 6th circuit refused Ralph Nader’s request for a rehearing en banc in his Michigan ballot access case. Nader had appeared on the Michigan ballot in 2004 as an independent, but he had preferred to be listed … Continue reading
On April 11, the 6th circuit refused Ralph Nader’s request for a rehearing en banc in his Michigan ballot access case. Nader had appeared on the Michigan ballot in 2004 as an independent, but he had preferred to be listed … Continue reading
State Senator Ben Westlund, independent candidate for Oregon Governor, has raised $450,000, and his petition is being circulated by 300 volunteers. He needs 18,356 signatures of registered voters who abstain from the May primary, and is thought likely to succeed. … Continue reading
On April 11, Vermont’s Republican Governor chose Chris Pearson to fill a vacant seat in the legislature. Pearson is a Progressive Party member, and was that party’s executive director for five years. In Vermont, the tradition is strong that when … Continue reading