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This New York Post story, published October 18, says that Howie Hawkins has been endorsed by at least three Democratic Party clubs, and the Buffalo Teachers Union. Also see this story. … Continue reading
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On October 15, The Oregonian, Portland’s daily newspaper, endorsed measure 90, the top-two system. The newspaper endorsed the same proposal in 2008, the year it was defeated in Oregon by a vote of 2-1. The editorial’s main point is that … Continue reading
On October 17, a Los Angeles city council committee passed a bill, switching elections for city office from the spring of odd years, to coincide with federal elections in even years. Currently the city holds an election in March of … Continue reading
The treasurer of Buena Vista County, Iowa, was running for re-election this year, unopposed. However, after the ballots were printed, she died. According to this story, Sheri Elbert has now declared as a write-in candidate, and so far there are … Continue reading
Mayday is a PAC created by Lawrence Lessig earlier this year. The goal of Mayday is to elect members of Congress who will support public funding for congressional campaigns. When Mayday was created, its rules required that only Democrats and … Continue reading