The Iowa Constitution says that persons convicted of “infamous crimes” cannot register to vote or run for state office, unless they are pardoned by the Governor. On April 9, the Iowa Supreme Court will hold arguments in Chiodo v The … Continue reading
This Boston Globe column suggests that the Democratic and Republican Parties of Massachusetts should cease keeping candidates off their own party’s primary ballots. Party rules for both major parties in Massachusetts say that candidates cannot petition for a spot on … Continue reading
Two independent candidates for U.S. Senate are petitioning to be on the South Dakota general election ballot. Besides former U.S. Senator Larry Pressler, there is Gordon Howie. See this story. Howie is described as the “tea party” candidate. In 2010, … Continue reading
On April 3, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed HB 5152, which repeals all restrictions on residency for petitioners. The new law says petitioners must be at least 18 years old, and a citizen. The bill had passed the legislature on … Continue reading
In 2010, U.S. Senator Harry Reid was up for re-election. One of his best friends, a wealthy developer named F. Harvey Whittemore, gave gifts to 29 individuals in his family and his circle of friends, of $5,000 each. Whittemore then … Continue reading
