South Carolina permits two or more parties to jointly nominate the same candidate for any particular office, including president. Many times in the past, presidential candidates (and their slates of presidential electors) have been the nominees of two South Carolina … Continue reading
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California has the nation’s second-most restrictive election law, concerning how a write-in candidate may receive the nomination of a political party at the primary. Only Tennessee’s law is more restrictive. The law requires the write-in candidate at the primary to … Continue reading
On June 19, the Rhode Island House passed S 2112, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. It had already passed the Senate. The vote was 36-34. It now goes to Governor Donald Carcieri, a Republican. He has not indicated whether … Continue reading
On June 18, incumbent Vermont Governor Jim Douglas, a Republican, began his re-election campaign. Press coverage in Vermont refers to Douglas has having “two major party opponents”, and the press is giving equal coverage to Gaye Symington (likely Democratic nominee … Continue reading
InsiderAdvantage released this poll for the presidential election in Georgia on June 19. It shows McCain 44%, Obama 43%, Barr 6%, other and undecided 7%. For more detail, see here. Thanks to DailyKos. … Continue reading