According to this article, it is likely that a ballot-qualified Independent Party will soon come into existence in Louisiana. Louisiana permits groups to become ballot-qualified parties if they have at least 1,000 registered members, and pay a one-time fee of … Continue reading
Iowa State Representative Peter Cownie (R-West Des Moines) will again introduce a bill to eliminate Iowa’s straight-ticket device, according to this news story. … Continue reading
The U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. circuit, will hear Tuaua v USA, 13-5272, on February 9, 2015. This is the case over whether persons born in American Samoa are constitutionally entitled to be U.S. citizens, without having to go through … Continue reading
This Los Angeles Times analysis of Mexico and Mexican public opinion says that the public is losing faith in democracy and in voting. The story shows a recent poll even shows that only 31% intend to vote in the 2015 … Continue reading
On November 4, 2014, the voters of Shannon County, South Dakota, voted on whether to change the name of the county. The measure passed, 2,196 to 531. The new name of the county will be Oglala Lakota County. … Continue reading
On December 24, the challenge to the petition of Willie Wilson was dropped. See this news story. The challenge concerned the February 2015 election for Mayor of Chicago. Incumbent Mayor Emanuel is running for re-election and his campaign had challenged … Continue reading