Five prominent Democrats are believed to be getting ready to run for Governor of California in 2018. See this story. They are Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, Treasurer John Chiang, former Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin (who is now a … Continue reading
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On November 3, U.S. District Court Judge Gerald Pappert refused to enjoin a Pennsylvania state law that says poll watchers cannot work outside their home counties. Republican Party of Pennsylvania v Cortes, e.d., 2:16cv-5524. The law won’t let poll watchers … Continue reading
California has no law saying candidates for presidential elector must be registered voters. On October 1, 2016, the California Secretary of State accepted the American Independent Party’s slate of presidential electors, even though nine of them live in other states. … Continue reading
On November 2, Gary Johnson released this list of six individuals whom Johnson would consider appointing to the U.S. Supreme Court, if he were elected. As far as I know, this is the first time any general election presidential candidate, … Continue reading
Two Republicans who once held high elective office in Washington state are urging voters to write-in Evan McMullin, the independent presidential candidate backed by some anti-Trump Republicans. Slade Gordon is a former U.S. Senator and Sam Reed is the former … Continue reading