Most states routinely decide which political parties are qualified, within days of tabulating their official election returns. But in recent decades, the New Mexico Secretary of State has developed a habit of not declaring which parties are qualified until months … Continue reading
On April 17, U.S. District Court Judge W. Allen Pepper, of the Northern District of Mississippi, denied a request by the Democratic Party that James Lowe be kept off the Democratic Party primary ballot as a candidate for Mayor of … Continue reading
On April 16, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court noted probable jurisdiction in Ralph Nader’s new appeal of the fees that were assessed against him in 2004. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court had taken a similar action last month in the Green Party’s … Continue reading
On April 15, the Washington State House passed SB 5599, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. The bill had passed the Senate in March. It now goes to the Governor, who is likely to sign it. If she does, Washington … Continue reading
Juneau, Alaska has been unrepresented in the Alaska State Senate for the last month. The original Senator, Kim Elton (a Democrat), had resigned to accept an appointment in the Obama administration. Alaska Governor Sarah Palin believes she is entitled to … Continue reading
