The Socialist Party is on the ballot for U.S. Senate in Ohio this year. Its nominee is Dan La Botz. On September 20, La Botz filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against the eight newspapers who are sponsoring … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court has several new documents in Burris v Judge, the case over whether it was proper for a U.S. District Court Judge in Illinois to order that the only people who could run in the special election … Continue reading
Most counties in New Jersey squeeze all minor party and independent candidates into a single column, headed “Nomination by Petition”, whereas Democratic and Republican nominees each have their own party column. Because New Jersey has easy ballot access, there are … Continue reading
A Florida state court will hold oral arguments on September 21 in Morton v Crist, a lawsuit filed by donors to Governor Charlie Crist who want their money back. See this story. … Continue reading
The Los Angeles Times has this story about Vernon, California, a city which never has contested city elections, and in which virtually all voters are dependent on city officials for the ability to live inside the city limits. Thanks to … Continue reading
