For the first time, the Party for Socialism and Liberation is attempting to get on a statewide ballot in a midterm year. It has candidates for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts and Ohio. The Massachusetts candidate, Joe Tache, needs 10,000 signatures … Continue reading
Here is an interesting story about the problems that have cropped up in Eastland County, Texas, after the county and the Republican Party decided to count ballots by hand in the upcoming March 3 Texas Republican primary. … Continue reading
U.S. SUPREME COURT BOOSTS RIGHT TO AN ACCURATE VOTE TALLY On January 14, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Bost v Illinois State Board, 24-568. It ruled that candidates have automatic standing to challenge election laws that, in … Continue reading
Rutland, Vermont will hold a special election on March 3 to elect a new Mayor. No candidates’ names are printed on the ballot. All voters will write-in their choice. See this story. … Continue reading
On January 13, the Wisconsin State Elections Commission removed a judicial candidate from the ballot because her statement of candidacy was notarized improperly. The candidate, Christine Hansen, had been thought to have a chance to win a State Appeals Court … Continue reading
