Anthony Pollina, a former state chair of the Vermont Progressive Party, will run for Vermont State Senate this year from Washington County. He will seek both the Progressive Party nomination and the Democratic Party nomination. The primary is in August. … Continue reading
Vic Rawl has filed paperwork necessary to open an investigation into last week’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Rawl had lost that race to Alvin Greene. Rawl is suspicious that the vote-counting equipment may have done a bad job of … Continue reading
On June 14, the 9th circuit rejected an attempt to open up a loophole in campaign finance, concerning individuals who want to give more than the maximum donation permitted under federal law. The defendant in a criminal case was charged … Continue reading
On June 10, the Rhode Island legislature passed H.7894. It makes it possible for voters to sign petitions for two or more candidates running for the same office. For federal and state office, Rhode Island law already lets voters sign … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to hear Republican National Committee v Federal Election Commission, at its June 24, 2010 conference. The Court will probably say on June 28 what it decided. Observers feel the Court is likely to … Continue reading
