The November 4 election appears to have had one of the lowest turnouts in U.S. history. Here is a preliminary analysis covering each state, based on data collected by Professor Michael P. McDonald. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link. … Continue reading
Reason has this interesting article about what the exit polls tell us about voters who voted for Libertarian Party nominees in the North Carolina and Virginia Senate races. … Continue reading
On October 24, the Virgin Islands Supreme Court removed State Senator Alicia “Chucky” Hansen from the ballot, because it thought she doesn’t meet the qualifications to be a Senator, even though she had just served two terms in the Senate. … Continue reading
Saira Blair, a Republican nominee for West Virginia legislature, was elected on November 4. She is 18 years old and a college freshman. When she won the May 2014 primary, ousting an incumbent, she was only 17 years old. See … Continue reading
Indiana requires minor party and independent candidates to submit a petition of 2% of the last Secretary of State’s vote. Indiana’s official election agency has this link to November 2014 election returns. Although the totals aren’t final, it appears that … Continue reading
