In November 2004, the Working Families Party candidate for Albany County legislator, district 2, won the general election, even though she was running only on the WFP line. That nominee was Lucille McKnight. She had also sought the Democratic nomination, … Continue reading
On September 23, by an e-mail vote, the Coalition for Free & Open Elections (COFOE) board endorsed HR 3600. That is the bill in Congress that outlaws restrictive ballot access laws for independent candidates for the US House, and for … Continue reading
According to this article in the September 23 Orlando Sentinel newspaper, the Florida Democratic Party now is leaning toward choosing its delegates to the national convention in the January 29. A formal announcement is expected on September 23. If true, … Continue reading
On September 8-9, the California Green Party held a general assembly in Riverside, California, to decide which candidates to list on its presidential primary. Seven names were submitted to the California Secretary of State: Jared Ball, 35, of Washington, DC; … Continue reading
The Michigan presidential primary is set for January 15, 2008. The law requires the state Democratic and Republican Parties (the only parties entitled to a presidential primary in Michigan) to submit a list of presidential candidates by September 11, 2007. … Continue reading
