Quincy, Illinois, holds partisan elections for city office. On April 7, independent candidate Jeff Vancamp, running for Alderman in the 6th ward, defeated Republican incumbent Jim Musolino. Here is a link to the election returns. Vancamp believes he is the … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
The Santa Monica Daily Press has this op-ed about California’s top-two system, and other aspects of election laws and debate practices in California and the U.S. The author is Mike Feinstein. The Santa Monica Daily Press is a print newspaper … Continue reading
The Rapid City Journal has this op-ed, condemning SB 69, an election law bill that passed the legislature this year. The op-ed attacks the provision in the bill that makes it illegal for members of qualified parties to sign for … Continue reading
On April 7, East St. Louis, Illinois, held an election for Mayor and other city office. The incumbent Mayor, Alvin Parks Jr., wanted to run for re-election, but the State Supreme Court had removed him from the ballot because he … Continue reading
On April 7, St. Louis County, Missouri, held a special election for County Commission, 6th district. The vote was: Democrat Kevin O’Leary 53.9%; Republican Tony Pousosa 42.3%; Constitution Party nominee Cynthia Redburn 3.8%. See this story. Redburn would not have … Continue reading