Texas holds special elections on January 6 to fill four vacant legislative seats. Texas special elections do not have party nominees. All candidates who pay the filing fee appear on the ballot, with the party label of their own choice. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Chicago holds its nonpartisan city elections on February 24, 2015. Voters elect three citywide offices: Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer. For the latter two offices, only one candidate will be listed on the ballot. Candidates for the citywide offices need … Continue reading
On December 30, the Maryland Green Party submitted its petition to be restored as a political party in Maryland. Assuming the petition is valid, the party will be on the ballot in 2016 and 2018. Assuming the petition is valid, … Continue reading
According to this news story, it seems likely the Illinois legislature is likely to pass a bill providing for a special election for State Comptroller in 2016. Normally that office is up in midterm years and has a four-year term. … Continue reading