Chicago holds its nonpartisan city elections on February 24, 2015. Voters elect three citywide offices: Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer. For the latter two offices, only one candidate will be listed on the ballot. Candidates for the citywide offices need … Continue reading
On December 30, the Maryland Green Party submitted its petition to be restored as a political party in Maryland. Assuming the petition is valid, the party will be on the ballot in 2016 and 2018. Assuming the petition is valid, … Continue reading
According to this news story, it seems likely the Illinois legislature is likely to pass a bill providing for a special election for State Comptroller in 2016. Normally that office is up in midterm years and has a four-year term. … Continue reading
Washington state held its fourth top-two primary on August 5. According to the Secretary of State’s web page, 2014 primary turnout was 31.15% of registered voters. This is the lowest Washington primary turnout since 1990. Turnout in previous primaries has … Continue reading
On August 22, the Florida state court that had ruled that the 2011 redistricting for U.S. House violates the State Constitution ruled that, notwithstanding the flaws in the old lines, they should be used for the 2014 election. The judge … Continue reading
