The Washington, D.C. city council is responsible for writing the District’s election laws. The city council almost passed a bill in 2003 replacing mandatory petitions with filing fees, but then it seemed the idea had been forgotten. However, someone on … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2007
On June 20, the 3rd circuit ruled that a government employee in a non-policy making position cannot be fired, just because she is apolitical and doesn’t support the party in power. The case is Galli v New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, … Continue reading
On June 19, the California Assembly Elections Committee passed SB 293. It lets the Republican Party certify its nominees for president and vice-president as late as September 5. The bill now goes to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The bill only … Continue reading
On June 20, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich signed HB 426 into law. It moves the primary (for all office) from March to February. It also moves the deadline for a qualified party to notify the state of its presidential and … Continue reading
On June 20, Mayor Michael Bloomberg held a press conference on a matter related to New York city matters. The press nevertheless asked him about running for president. He said, “I have said that my intention is to be Mayor … Continue reading
South Carolina S99 has become law, over Governor Mark Sanford’s veto. The bill provides that political parties that polled 5% or more of the vote for president in the last election may have presidential primaries paid for by state government. … Continue reading