The New Democratic Party of Canada, which placed second in the recent Canadian parliamentary election, is holding a national meeting on the weekend of June 18-19. Up for debate is whether to delete the party’s description of itself as “socialist” … Continue reading
On June 18, the Nevada Republican Party held a nominating convention and chose Mark Amodei as its nominee for U.S. House, in the September 2011 special election in the 2nd district. The Democrats will hold a similar convention on June … Continue reading
On June 17, Texas Governor Rick Perry signed SB 100. It keeps the primary in March, but moves the runoff primary from April to May. That has the indirect effect of moving the independent candidate petition deadline from May to … Continue reading
The June 1 Baltimore Sun has this letter to the editor, publicizing the upcoming court hearing over whether Maryland will again use common-sense techniques to check petition validity or not. Thanks to Doug McNeil (co-author of the letter) for the … Continue reading
The North Carolina omnibus election law bill, SB 47, appears likely not to pass the legislature this month. The House is still in session but is expected to adjourn later on Saturday, June 18. SB 47 has passed the Senate. … Continue reading
