On July 7, the attorney for the Washington state Democratic Party sent this letter to the Washington Attorney General: “Last Thursday all counsel received an order from the 9th Circuit requesting supplemental briefing in connection with the State’s pending appeal … Continue reading
Vermont elects a governor this year. The first gubernatorial debate this year in Vermont will be on July 20, in Waitefield, and will include the Republican, Democratic, and Progressive nominees: Governor Jim Douglas, Gaye Symington, and Anthony Pollina. The debate … Continue reading
The Oregon initiative to limit the general election ballot to only the two candidates who received the biggest votes in the May primary will almost certainly qualify for the November ballot. The initiative submitted 119,653 signatures. The law requires 82,769 … Continue reading
On July 3, the 9th circuit issued an order in the lawsuit involving Washington state’s “top-two” primary system, called Washington State Republican Party v Logan, no. 05-35774 and 05-35780. The Republican, Democratic and Libertarians Parties are invited to submit briefs … Continue reading
New York doesn’t permit independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, to start circulating petitions until July 7. Ralph Nader’s petition in New York will carry the ballot label “Populist”. The logo will be a buffalo.
