Last month, Jill Stein received 714 write-ins in Kansas. This is the 2nd-highest number of write-ins ever cast for president in a Kansas general election. The only candidate who received more write-ins was Ralph Nader in 1996; he received 914. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2012
According to this story, the Guam legislature overrode the Governor’s veto of Bill 413. As a result, the 2010 provisional and absentee ballots will now be recounted for the Governor’s race. … Continue reading
For some weeks, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling has allowed speculation about his possible run for Governor this year to percolate. If he runs, he will run as an independent. The Republican Party is expected to nominate Attorney General Ken … Continue reading
Oklahoma Libertarians have found at least one State Senator who will co-sponsor a ballot access bill, so it is likely that such a bill will be introduced in both houses of the legislature by the deadline, December 14.
Maine 2012 official election returns separate out the absentee votes received from outside the United States. The results show that overseas voters (which, of course, includes many military personnel) are more likely to vote for a minor party presidential candidate … Continue reading