Virginia elects its state legislators on November 3, 2015. According to this story, 80 of the 140 races have only one candidate on the ballot. … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
According to this story, Ben Carson, George Pataki, and Jim Gilmore will not appear at the Florida Republican Party’s fundraising event being held November 13-14. Therefore, under party rules, they must either pay $25,000, or submit 125 signatures of registered … Continue reading
On October 22, U.S. District Court Judge David Nuffer ruled against the Republican and Constitution Parties over trademark issues. Utah Republican Party v Herbert, 2:14cv-876. The two parties had argued that the federal Lanham Act, which deals with trademark protection, … Continue reading
Rob Richie has this piece in the Washington Post, advocating an end to single member districts for U.S. House. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link. The article also reveals that a bill will be introduced in Congress next year … Continue reading
On September 23, 2016, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced the dates and cities for the general election presidential debates. At that time it said, “The CPD will announce candidate selection criteria in the near future.” See the CPD site … Continue reading