On July 9, Ralph Nader asked the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, for an en banc rehearing in his case against the Democratic National Committee for actions in the 2004 election. The original 3-judge panel had ruled last month … Continue reading
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On the evening of July 9, the New York city Executive Committee of the Working Families Party nominated William C. Thompson for Mayor. Thompson is expected to be the Democratic Party’s nominee as well. See this story. Thompson needed two-thirds … Continue reading
California requires independent candidates for legislature and U.S. House to submit 500 signatures in special elections. On July 9, the Secretary of State’s webpage was amended to reflect that such candidates in the upcoming U.S. House special election, 10th district, … Continue reading
The District of Columbia city council writes election laws for the District. The D.C. city council Committee on Government Operations will hold a hearing on Monday, July 13, at 11 a.m, on Bill 18-345, the “Omnibus Election Reform Act of … Continue reading
On July 9, three U.S. Senators introduced S1415, to help overseas voters get their ballots counted. The sponsors are Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY), Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga), and Ben Nelson (D-Neb). The bill requires states to send their overseas absentee ballots … Continue reading