On July 23, a lower state court in Oklahoma City will hold a hearing in the criminal case against Paul Jacob, Rick Carpenter, and Susan Johnson, for conspiracy to invite out-of-staters to circulate an initiative petition in Oklahoma. July 23 … Continue reading
The incumbent Republican Congressman in New York’s 13th district, Vito Fossella, is not running for re-election. Last month, the Republican Party leadership choice for the seat, Francis H. Powers, died unexpectedly. Republican leaders are still not settled on a new … Continue reading
Vermont elects a governor this year. The first gubernatorial debate this year in Vermont will be on July 20, in Waitefield, and will include the Republican, Democratic, and Progressive nominees: Governor Jim Douglas, Gaye Symington, and Anthony Pollina. The debate … Continue reading
The Oregon initiative to limit the general election ballot to only the two candidates who received the biggest votes in the May primary will almost certainly qualify for the November ballot. The initiative submitted 119,653 signatures. The law requires 82,769 … Continue reading
On July 3, the 9th circuit issued an order in the lawsuit involving Washington state’s “top-two” primary system, called Washington State Republican Party v Logan, no. 05-35774 and 05-35780. The Republican, Democratic and Libertarians Parties are invited to submit briefs … Continue reading
