This story collects many ideas proposed recently by various Michigan elected officials, on whether and how to change the procedure by which statewide initiatives get on the ballot. The story says that former Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land … Continue reading
In Washington state this year, no minor party or independent candidates appeared on the November ballot for Congress, and only two minor party candidates appeared on the November ballot for state legislature. Both minor party candidates only qualified for the … Continue reading
On November 13, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Nix v Holder, 12-81. This is the challenge to the federal Voting Rights Act that started in Kinston, North Carolina. It was formerly called LaRoque v Holder. It started when … Continue reading
According to this story, Mitt Romney received zero votes in nine precincts in Cleveland, Ohio. In seven of those precincts, though, some minor party or independent presidential candidates received votes. Thanks to Jim Goodluck for the link. Also, in Hill … Continue reading
Last week, Mike Fellows, Libertarian Party nominee for Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court, carried 28 counties, out of Montana’s 56 counties. The votes are not entirely counted yet, but he has 183,723 votes, which is 42.95% of the votes … Continue reading
