The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Washington state’s appeal in the “top-two” case on February 23. The case is Washington State v Republican Party of Washington, 06-730. Both the U.S. District Court and the 9th circuit had … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Washington state’s appeal in the “top-two” case on February 23. The case is Washington State v Republican Party of Washington, 06-730. Both the U.S. District Court and the 9th circuit had … Continue reading
Two Tennessee legislators, a Republican and a Democrat, have introduced a bill to set up a qualified minor party category in the Tennessee election law. The bills are SB 288 and HB 626. Tennessee hasn’t had a qualified party (other … Continue reading
Missouri Senator Gary Nodler (R-Joplin) has introduced SB 409, which would require all independent candidates to file a declaration of candidacy in March of election years. As before, the independent candidate’s petition would continue to be in July. The bill … Continue reading
The national Green Party has decided to hold its 2007 annual meeting in Reading, Pennsylvania, July 12-15. The choice of Pennsylvania is fraught with symbolism. No state has ever treated the Green Party worse than Pennsylvania has. First, even though … Continue reading
