In California, and some other states, election officials postally mail sample ballots to all voters. In partisan primaries, California election law lets parties include an envelope in the postal package, which enables members of particular parties to send a donation … Continue reading
The Burlington Free Press has this brief story about the trial that starts on July 14 in state court, on the constitutionality of Vermont’s June petition deadline for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties. The trial is expected … Continue reading
Huffington Post UK has this extensive interview with Caroline Lucas, the first and only Green Party nominee elected to the British House of Commons. Thanks to GreenPartyWatch for the link. … Continue reading
On July 12, California held a special election to fill the empty seat in the 36th U.S. House district. The only candidates on the ballot were Republican Craig Huey, who received 34,636 votes, and Democrat Janice Hahn, who received 41,585. … Continue reading
On July 12, the Third Circuit refused to reconsider its ruling in Constitution Party v Cortes. The original ruling had said the Constitution, Green and Libertarian Parties of Pennsylvania don’t have standing to challenge any of these election law problems: … Continue reading
