The Virginia State Board of Elections believes it has found one petitioner from northern Virginia who submitted 146 petition sheets that were forged. This petitioner was circulating the petition to place Constitution Party nominee Virgil Goode on the ballot for … Continue reading
On August 6, the Washington Secretary of State said the Green Party petition is valid. The only petition still unchecked is the Constitution Party’s petition. The Secretary of State says that one won’t be checked until August 13.
On August 6, the Eighth Circuit struck down a St. Louis city ordinance that outlaws conduct, including speech, that has the consequence of impeding vehicular traffic. Stahl v City of St. Louis, 10-3761. The decision is seven pages. A group … Continue reading
The Liberal Democrats, part of the governing coalition in Great Britain, have given up trying to pass a bill that would provide for an elected House of Lords. See this story. Thanks to Thomas Jones for the link. … Continue reading
August 6 is the Maryland petition deadline for newly-qualifying parties and independent candidates. The Libertarian Party just submitted 5,636 signatures, hoping that at least 2,766 are valid. The Green Party had turned in its first supplemental petition on July 19, … Continue reading
