On December 17, four Republican members of the U.S. House broke with their own party and signed the discharge petition so that the House can vote on extending Obamacare premium subsidies. See this story. The four include three Pennsylvanians and … Continue reading
Connecticut holds a special election on January 13, 2026, to fill the vacant 139th State House seat. The Independent Party is ballot-qualified for that office. However, its nominee was removed from the ballot because he submitted a photocopy of his … Continue reading
Independent Indiana, a new group, will lobby to eliminate the straight-ticket device that Indiana has had since 1889. It will also work for easier ballot access. See this story. … Continue reading
On December 15, President Trump sued the BBC for slander and libel. The case is filed in U.S. District Court in Florida. Trump v BBC, s.d., 1:25cv-25894. No judge has been assigned to the case yet. Here is the Complaint. … Continue reading
This Politico story explores the possibility that the California top-two system might create a November 2026 ballot with only two Republicans on the ballot for Governor. The story does not mention the idea that the legislature could amend the election … Continue reading
