On August 24, the California State Court of Appeals issued a ruling in Arntz v Superior Court. The decision is here. The issue was whether San Francisco Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier may be on the November 2010 ballot for County Supervisor. … Continue reading
A U.S. District Court in Rhode Island will hear Healey v State, 10-316, on September 1. The judge has indicated he will make a decision within two or three days afterwards. The issue is the state’s “straight-ticket” device, which lets … Continue reading
On August 24, the Connecticut Secretary of State said that the Socialist Action Party’s candidate for U.S. House, 1st district, has enough valid signatures. The candidate is Chris Hutchinson. This will be the first time any party with “Socialist” in … Continue reading
The Arkansas AFL-CIO recently endorsed Mark Swaney, for state representative in the 90th district. Swaney is the Green Party nominee. His only opponent in November is a Republican.
On August 24, U.S. District Court Judge Graham C. Mullen, a Bush Sr. appointee, upheld North Carolina’s petition requirement for independent candidates for U.S. House. The law required a petition signed by 4% of the registered voters of the district. … Continue reading
