July 7 was the first day in which it was possible to circulate petitions for minor party and independent candidates for New York city office. The Green Party is running Rev. Billy Talen for Mayor; the Party for Socialism and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Delaware will hold a special election soon to fill the vacant State Senate seat, 19th district. The seat is vacant because Senator Thurman Adams, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, died on June 23. The Republican nominee will be Joe … Continue reading
On July 7, both the California Senate Elections Committee, and the Assembly Elections Committee, met and passed several bills of interest. The Senate Committee passed both SCA 16 and AB 1121. SCA 16 provides for an indirect initiative. If proponents … Continue reading
On July 4, Chelene Nightingale announced her candidacy for Governor of California in the American Independent Party primary. She is an activist on the issue of stopping aliens from entering the United States illegally. Here is her webpage. If she … Continue reading
Several weeks ago, the Rhode Island Senate passed SB 203, the bill to lower the number of signatures for a new party. The bill still needs to go through the House. The House adjourned early in July, but House leaders … Continue reading