Texas Republican Party Sues Secretary of State Over Congressman Farenthold’s Desire to Withdraw from 2018 Primary Ballot

On December 15, the Texas Republican Party filed a federal lawsuit against the Secretary of State. Republican Party of Texas v Pablos, w.d., 1:17cv-1167. The party is unhappy because Congressman Blake Farenthold is not being permitted to withdraw his name … Continue reading

California Democrats Worried that Top-Two System Could Deprive Them of Any November Candidates in Certain Orange County Districts

According to this story in the Orange County Register, California Democrats have high hopes of winning some U.S. House seats in Orange County, where four Republican incumbents might conceivably be vulnerable. However, there are 25 Democrats running in those four … Continue reading