Janine Hansen, long-time activist in Nevada’s Independent American Party, has a very strong campaign for Assembly in Nevada’s 33rd district. She has been endorsed by some leading figures in the Republican Party. The district is centered on Elko, in northeast … Continue reading
The Socialist Party has petitioned onto the Vermont ballot this year. It is the first time since 1952 that the Socialist Party has appeared on the Vermont ballot. The seven statewide nominees each needed 500 signatures, and they gathered them … Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Justice will not file any charges against the Working Families Party of New York. The party had faced the possibility that it broke campaign finance laws by its close relationship with a company that runs campaigns. … Continue reading
Australia held a parliamentary election on August 21. Although all the votes are not counted yet, it appears the neither major party won a majority in either house. The House has 150 seats. The tentative results are: Labour 72, Liberal … Continue reading
The August 18 City Paper, a free weekly Philadelphia newspaper, has this story about the last-minute protest outside the homes of several of the people who challenged this year’s statewide minor party petitions. Thanks to James Babb for the link. … Continue reading
