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U.S. District Court Judge Maxine Chesney will hold a hearing in Peace & Freedom Party v Weber, n.d., 3:24cv-8308, on Friday, August 22, in San Francisco. This is the lawsuit against the California top-two system.
Richard Winger
The Yankee National Party, a new group, has filed paperwork to protect its name, in case it decided to circulate candidate petitions next year. See this story. … Continue reading
Here is a lengthy news story about Mike Duggan, independent candidate for Governor of Michigan in 2026. The story does not mention that Michigan has a straight-ticket device, which will harm Duggan’s chances. Michigan is the only state that still … Continue reading
Delaware HB 65 moves the non-presidential primary from September to April. Because Delaware links the date of the primary to the deadline for creating a new party, if the bill becomes law, the deadline for qualifying a new party moves … Continue reading
On June 26, the legislature recalled LD 1666 from Governor Janet Mills’ desk. The bill had been passed and sent to the Governor earlier. It is very unusual for a legislature to pass a bill but then take it back … Continue reading