There are two basic types of classic open primary in the United States. One requires the voter at the polls on primary election day to publicly ask for one particular party’s ballot. The other type gives a primary voter ballots … Continue reading
On July 13, the Georgia petition deadline for independent candidates, Mary Norwood submitted approximately 32,000 signatures. She is an independent candidate for Chair of the Fulton County Commission, and she needs somewhat more than 22,000 valid signatures. It is not … Continue reading
On July 4, the voters of the Rambouillet district held a special election to fill a vacancy in the French Chamber of Deputies. Green Party nominee Anny Poursinoff placed first, among a field of seven. Because she didn’t get 50%, … Continue reading
On July 13, a Reuters/Ipsos poll was released for the U.S. Senate race in Florida. Independent candidate Charlie Crist has 35%; Republican Marco Rubio 28%; Democrat Kendrick Meek 17%. See this story. The Florida primary has not been held yet, … Continue reading
July 13 is the deadline for independent candidate petitions in Georgia. Brad Bryant, the state’s Schools Superintendent, tried and failed to collect the needed 44,089 valid signatures. His campaign only collected 36,000. He is a Republican, but he was forced … Continue reading
