On March 6, Public Policy Polling released a poll showing these results for the November 2012 Maine U.S. Senate race: Independent Angus King 36%, Democrat Chellie Pingree 31%, Republican Charlie Summers 28%, undecided or other 5%. On the evening of … Continue reading
On March 6, a U.S. District Court Magistrate in Brooklyn, New York, released the court’s proposed maps for new U.S. House districts. See this story. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link. … Continue reading
Utah state elections officials have determined that the Justice Party petition for ballot access has enough valid signatures. This is the first Justice Party petition drive that has succeeded. The Justice Party is also qualified in Mississippi, but Mississippi doesn’t … Continue reading
On March 5, the Texas Secretary of State’s web page posted this updated information for presidential candidate ballot access. Independent presidential petitions can be circulating now. The petition deadline is June 29, which is the latest Texas petition deadline for … Continue reading
On March 5, the Washington state legislature gave final approval to HB 1860, which sets out procedures by which major parties can continue to elect Precinct Committee Officers. The old procedure had been held unconstitutional last year, on Freedom of … Continue reading
