On November 9, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich signed SB 662. It eases ballot access for independent candidates for the legislature. Under the new law, such candidates need a petition signed by 5% of the last vote cast, due in June … Continue reading
The November 11 issue of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (in New York state) features this story on the Working Families Party’s involvement in the County Legislature race, Monroe County 6th district. That district switched from being represented by a … Continue reading
Supporters of a presidential primary for Michigan had been hoping the legislature would work on legislation saving the state’s presidential primary, starting on November 13. However, the legislature decided not to come into session that day. Thanks to Thomas Jones … Continue reading
Supporters of a presidential primary for Michigan had been hoping the legislature would work on legislation saving the state’s presidential primary, starting on November 13. However, the legislature decided not to come into session that day. Thanks to Thomas Jones … Continue reading
On November 10, the New Mexico Green Party received a letter from the Secretary of State, saying the party is ballot-qualified for 2008. The law has been interpreted different ways during the eighteen years it has existed. Unfortunately, the letter … Continue reading
