On October 4, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy refused to put David Gill on the ballot as an independent candidate for U.S. House, Illinois 13th district. Like Justice Kagan last month, Kennedy did not refer the matter to the … Continue reading
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The Los Angeles Times of October 6 has this op-ed by political scientist Larry N. Gerston, criticizing California’s top-two system. … Continue reading
On October 3, the Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican nominees for Governor of North Dakota debated each other. They are the only three candidates on the ballot. The Libertarian Party needs to poll 5% for either Governor or President to remain … Continue reading
On September 30, David Gill, the independent candidate for U.S. House in the 13th Illinois district, asked U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy to restore him to the ballot. Gill v Scholz, 16A309. Gill had earlier asked Justice Elena Kagan … Continue reading
Due to a combination of eccentric behavior on the part of the California Secretary of State, and the California Republican Party, if Donald Trump carries California in the popular vote on November 8, he still won’t get California’s electoral votes. … Continue reading