The British Broadcasting System has this story about the strong showing of the Green Party of France, in the European Parliamentary elections held a week ago. Greens polled 16.3% of the vote in France. Thanks to Rick Kissell for the … Continue reading
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Los Angeles elects its Mayor in the spring of the odd years that follow presidential election years. The Socialist Workers Party has run a candidate for Mayor in all Los Angeles elections, starting in 1945, except that it didn’t run … Continue reading
On June 5, Massachusetts Representative Karyn Polito (R-Shrewsbury) introduced a proposed constitutional amendment to provide for legislative term limits. See this story. Although Massachusetts has the initiative for changing state laws, proponents of term limits can’t use the initiative, because … Continue reading
On June 9, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen signed SB 547, which expands membership on Tennessee Election Commission from 5 to 7 members. On the next day, two new Republican Commissioners were appointed, so that Republicans now have a majority, 4-3. … Continue reading
On June 10, the U.S. House Administration Committee passed three bills by Congressmember Susan Davis, a Democrat from San Diego. All three of these bills only relate to federal elections. HR 1604 would require states to let any eligible voter … Continue reading