Ernie Almonte, who was Rhode Island’s Auditor 1994-2010, will run for State Treasurer this year as an independent candidate. He and the Democratic nominee will be the only names on the November ballot. See this story. Almonte is considered to … Continue reading
On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down a Massachusetts law that restricts First Amendment activity on public sidewalks. Here is the decision in McCullen v Coakley, 12-1168. The First Circuit had upheld the law. The decision says, … Continue reading
On June 23, the Wyoming Constitution Party nominee for Secretary of State, and a donor who wants to contribute to her campaign now, filed a federal lawsuit against Wyoming campaign finance laws. The state laws won’t permit anyone to give … Continue reading
Rob Sarvis, the Libertarian nominee for U.S. Senate from Virginia, has been informed that his petition is valid. Thanks to Bob Johnston for this news. He is the only candidate on the ballot, other than the two major party nominees. … Continue reading
On June 26, SurveyUSA released a poll for the Kansas gubernatorial poll. Scroll down to question five. The results: Democrat Paul Davis 47%, Republican incumbent Sam Brownback 41%, Libertarian Keen Umbehr 5%, undecided 7%. SurveyUSA Polls generally give the partisan … Continue reading
