Now that the Florida Democratic Party has decided not to comply with national Democratic Party rules over the date of Florida’s presidential primary, the lawsuit DiMaio v Democratic National Committee & Florida Democratic Party (middle district, 8:07-cv-1552) assumes greater importance. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2007
On September 7, a U.S. District Court Judge in Oklahoma had upheld the law making it a crime for an out-of-stater to circulate an initiative petition in Oklahoma. The case is being appealed to the 10th circuit. The case is … Continue reading
The Illinois Green Party is entitled to a presidential primary, but the state won’t hold one unless at least two candidates qualify for that primary. Illinois law requires all candidates in a presidential primary to submit 3,000 signatures, and they … Continue reading
On Sunday afternoon, September 23, the Florida Democratic Party formally decided to defy the national Democratic Party, and will choose delegates on January 29. See this New York Times story here. … Continue reading
The California Libertarian Party has asked the California Secretary of State to list these 12 candidates in the party’s presidential primary: John Finan of New York, NY; Barry Hess of Glendale, Az; Dave Hollist of Alta Loma, Ca; Daniel Imperato … Continue reading
Toledo, Ohio held city council elections on September 11, 2007. The city’s elections are technically non-partisan, but the partisan affiliations of candidates are widely publicized. Three candidates run in the 6th district: incumbent Joe Birmingham, a Republican; Lindsay M. Webb, … Continue reading