On March 18, a lower state court refused to strike down New Mexico’s closed primary law. The plaintiff, an independent voter, will appeal to the higher state courts. The case is Crum v Duran, 2nd district, 202-cv-2014-3730. See this story. … Continue reading
California held a special election to fill the vacant State Senate seat, 7th district, on March 17. Steve Glazer, a Democrat who has fought certain unions for the last several years, easily placed first, and a Democratic Assemblymember placed second. … Continue reading
North Dakota is one of 36 states in which, when there is a U.S. Senate vacancy, the governor appoints someone who serves until the next regularly-scheduled congressional election. Last month the North Dakota House passed a bill requiring a special … Continue reading
Great Britain holds a parliamentary election on May 7. There will be four televised joint appearances for various candidates for Prime Minister. On March 26, the Conservative and Labour Party candidates, including the incumbent, David Cameron, will answer questions from … Continue reading
On March 17, the Greenville County, South Carolina, Republican Party lost its lawsuit over South Carolina’s open primary. The Fourth Circuit decision, Greenville County Republican Party Executive Committee v Greenville County Election Commission, 13-2170, is 28 pages. The lawsuit had … Continue reading
