The three candidates for U.S. House-at-large from Montana are debating on October 19 in Kalispell. They are the nominees of the Republican, Democratic and Libertarian Parties. See this story. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2014
On October 17, Indiana appealed Common Cause Indiana v Indiana Secretary of State to the 7th Circuit. This is the case over whether Indiana can tell political parties that they can only nominate for half the seats up, in partisan … Continue reading
This New York Post story, published October 18, says that Howie Hawkins has been endorsed by at least three Democratic Party clubs, and the Buffalo Teachers Union. Also see this story. … Continue reading
On October 15, The Oregonian, Portland’s daily newspaper, endorsed measure 90, the top-two system. The newspaper endorsed the same proposal in 2008, the year it was defeated in Oregon by a vote of 2-1. The editorial’s main point is that … Continue reading
On October 17, a Los Angeles city council committee passed a bill, switching elections for city office from the spring of odd years, to coincide with federal elections in even years. Currently the city holds an election in March of … Continue reading