This Vermont Public Radio interview with Anthony Pollina centers on Pollina’s reaction to the news that Gaye Symington, speaker of the Vermont House, will be the Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Pollina, chair of the Progressive Party, had been hoping that Democrats … Continue reading
The North Carolina Libertarian Party turned in 108,646 raw signatures on May 15, to the State Board of Elections. The counties have already checked them, and 72,935 are valid. The legal requirement is 69,734. The drive cost the party $134,000, … Continue reading
On May 14, Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann resigned. Ohio will hold a special election to replace him, on November 4, 2008. Since the petition deadline for independent candidates (for office other than president) has already passed, special procedures apply. … Continue reading
On May 14, the Missouri House passed SB 797. It improves procedures for the petition to qualify a new party. Since the House Committee had added an unrelated election law provision to the bill, the bill now goes back to … Continue reading
On May 14, U.S. District Court Judge John D. Bates, a Bush Jr. appointee, ruled against the Democratic National Committee in its lawsuit against the Federal Election Commission. The Democratic National Committee had filed the lawsuit on April 14, saying … Continue reading
