Houston, Texas elects its Mayor on November 6, 2007. The race is officially non-partisan. Only three candidates are on the ballot: incumbent William White, Socialist Workers Party candidate Amanda Ulman, and Outlaw Josey Wales IV. Wales’ name seems to be … Continue reading
Illinois Senate Bill 662 was sent to the Governor on September 13. It includes the ballot access improvements required by the 7th circuit decision Lee v Keith. It lowers the number of signatures for an independent candidate for the legislature … Continue reading
According to this article, published September 14, the Florida Democratic Party is about to concede that it will not use the state’s January 29 presidential primary to choose delegates. The Democratic primary will be a “beauty contest” only, and Florida … Continue reading
On August 30, U.S. District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf, a Reagan appointee, ruled that the Voting Rights Act does apply to the issue of whether felons and ex-felons may vote. Thus, if it can be shown that a state’s … Continue reading
Three election law bills in California are now in the hands of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. If you wish to register your request that he either sign or veto any of these bills, the phone for that is (916) 445-2841. SB … Continue reading
