The 2008 election is the first election since 1988 in which no independent or minor party candidate won a statewide election. However, there is one statewide race in 2008 in which an independent appears to have placed ahead of a … Continue reading
No federal court has ever struck down any state’s law, on how a party remains on the ballot. However, the Arkansas Green Party, and the Pennsylvania Libertarian Party, are in an excellent position to file such lawsuits and win them. … Continue reading
With 96% of Georgia’s precincts reporting, the U.S. Senate results are: Chambliss (R) 49.9%, Martin (D) 46.7%, Buckley (Libt.) 3.4%. Georgia is the only state in which no one can be deemed elected to the U.S. Senate without 50% of … Continue reading
At least six minor party legislative candidates were elected on November 4. The Progressive Party of Vermont re-elected David Zuckerman, Sandy Haas, Susan Davis, and Sarah Edwards. Also it elected a new member, Mollie Burke. In Arkansas, Green Party nominee … Continue reading
Rick Lass, Green Party candidate for Public Regulation Commission, District 3, polled 35% in a two-person race. His only opponent was a Democrat. … Continue reading
