Florida’s Republican Governor Charlie Crist is running for U.S. Senate this year as a Republican. However, polls show him losing this year’s Republican primary to a more conservative Republican. The Washington Post has this column, featuring poll results that Christ … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Theresa Amato has this op-ed in the February 3 issue of the Kansas City Star, calling for Federal Election Commissioners chosen for their neutrality and expertise, rather than their fealty to either the Democratic Party, or the Republican Party. President … Continue reading
Here is the Chicago Tribune’s election returns web page for today’s Illinois primary. Note the large number of very close contests, not only for Governor in both major parties, but also for Lieutenant Governor and Controller. Because the Green Party’s … Continue reading
On February 2, Missouri held a special election to fill the vacant State House seat, 62nd district. The results: Republican Nita Ayres 78%, Libertarian Patty Tweedle 22%. When this seat was last up for election, in November 2008, the vote … Continue reading
On February 2, the Kentucky Senate passed SB 53, which tells the political parties that nominate by primary that they must let independents vote in their primaries. The bill now goes to the House. … Continue reading