The Alibi, Albuquerque’s alternative weekly newspaper, has this story about New Mexico ballot access for new and minor parties. The article points out that in November 2010, New Mexico is the only state with no minor party or independent candidates … Continue reading
The Democratic, Republican, and Green Party nominees will debate each other at Southern Illinois University on the evening of October 14. See this story. This is believed to be the first time that the major party nominees for Governor of … Continue reading
On October 12, Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city, held a Mayoral election. Green Party nominee Celia Wade Brown was elected, defeating a four-term incumbent. See this story. The story says that the incumbent had the most first choice votes. But … Continue reading
A three-day trial in Republican Party of Idaho v Ysursa opened in U.S. District Court in Boise on October 13. Here is a newspaper story about the first day, although it isn’t very detailed. One of the witnesses in favor … Continue reading
Kentucky has the easiest petition requirement of any state, for candidates running in party primaries. They only need 2 valid signatures, plus a filing fee. On October 13, a lower state court declared that the Republican nominee in the 44th … Continue reading
