Kansas holds presidential caucuses, instead of primaries. However, presidential candidates who wish to be considered for a Kansas caucus must file with the state party. The Republican Kansas caucus filing deadline was January 9, and Duncan Hunter did not file. … Continue reading
On January 4, six Republicans, and six Democrats turned in petitions to be on the Ohio presidential primaries. The Republicans are Giuliani, Huckabee, McCain, Paul, Romney and Thompson. The Democrats are Biden, Clinton, Edwards, Kucinich, Obama, and Richardson. UPDATE: Biden … Continue reading
On January 16, a U.S. District Court in Albany, New York, approved a settlement in U.S. v New York State Board of Elections. Under the settlement, New York can continue to use mechanical voting machines until 2009 (even though federal … Continue reading
On January 16, the California State Court of Appeals ruled unconstitutional a state law that makes it illegal for people to circulate a city initiative or referendum, unless that circulator lives in that particular city. Preserve Shorecliff Homeowners v City … Continue reading
The Michigan Democratic primary results are: Clinton 55.3%, uncommitted 40.0%, Kucinich 3.7%, Dodd .6%, Gravel .4%. Michigan Republican results: Romney 38.9%, McCain 29.7%, Huckabee 16.1%, Paul 6.3%, Thompson 3.7%, Giuliani 2.8%, Uncommitted 2.1%, Hunter .3%, Tancredo .1%, Brownback, .04%. For … Continue reading
