On May 23, U.S. District Court Judge Matthew F. Leitman, an Obama appointee, issued a 22-page order, putting Congressman John Conyers on the August 5 primary ballot. The decision rests almost entirely on Nader v Blackwell, a 2008 decision of … Continue reading
Benwood, West Virginia, held an election for town council on May 13. The town elects members by district. Curtis Mele was running unopposed, but his name was accidentally omitted from the ballot, and another incumbent who does not live in … Continue reading
On May 22, Great Britain voted for local government posts in many places, and also for representatives to the European Parliament. This article says that partial election returns for local races show that the UKIP (United Kingdom Independence Party) made … Continue reading
The Virginia Libertarian Party has nominated candidates for U.S. House in all eleven districts. Because the party is not qualified, each nominee needs his or her own petition of 1,000 valid signatures to appear on the ballot. The deadline is … Continue reading
The May 23 Sacramento Bee has this op-ed by Steve Maviglio, detailing how the California top-two system makes it easier for forces hostile to one major party to manipulate which member of that party qualifies for the November ballot. The … Continue reading
