According to this news story, elections officials in Mahoning County, Ohio, have found some more valid signatures for independent congressman candidate Jim Traficante, so that he is likely to be on the ballot for U.S. House in the 17th district. … Continue reading
Florida held its primaries on August 24. Brian Moore, who was the Socialist Party’s presidential candidate in 2008, was on the Democratic ballot as a candidate for Governor. In a two-person race, he received 23.1% of the vote. Not all … Continue reading
On August 27, the statewide New Hampshire Libertarian Party was verified as having enough valid signatures. The party is running Ken Blevins for U.S. Senate, and John Barbiarz for Governor. If either one of them polls 4% this November, the … Continue reading
A Florida state court will hold a hearing on August 30 in Morton v Crist, the case over whether people who contributed money to Governor Charlie Crist when he was a Republican may demand refunds. See this story. … Continue reading
On August 27, the Illinois State Board of Elections ruled that the statewide Constitution Party slate didn’t have enough valid signatures, but that the statewide Libertarian slate does. Both slates had been challenged. The “binder check” had showed the Constitution … Continue reading
