Germany held a parliamentary election on September 24. The Green Party is expected to enter the new government, in coalition with the Christian Democratic Union and the Free Democratic Party. According to this story, assuming Greens are in the government, … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Three teen-agers say they intend to file for a Kansas primary ballot in 2018. See this story. Thanks to Political Wire for the link. … Continue reading
The Massachusetts legislative committees that hear election law bills heard the presidential candidate tax return bill on September 6, but the committee has not moved the bill. It is SB 365. It is possible that Massachusetts legislators are waiting to … Continue reading
This New York Times article discusses the increase in candidates for public office who are ages 17 through 21. … Continue reading
On September 28, U.S. District Court Judge P. Kevin Castel, a Bush Jr. appointee, upheld New York’s law that makes it a criminal offense for a voter to photograph his or her own voted ballot. Silberberg v Board of Elections, … Continue reading