March 10 is the deadline for candidates to file in the Arkansas primary (for office other than president). The Republican Party state chair announced on March 10 that no Republican will run for U.S. Senate. Therefore, unless an independent candidate … Continue reading
Richard Winger
The Nader campaign has launched its first petition drive. It is in New Mexico, and will attempt to qualify the Independent Party for the ballot. The petition needs 2,794 valid signatures by April 1. That New Mexico deadline for new … Continue reading
The Vermont Liberty Union held a presidential primary on March 4. The Vermont Secretary of State will release the results on March 11. Nebraska holds presidential primaries on May 13 for the Democratic, Republican, Constitution, and Green Parties. The candidates … Continue reading
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination issued this Report on March 7, concerning the United States. It is 13 pages long and is a response to reports made by the United States to the Committee, concerning … Continue reading
On March 8, Illinois held a special election to fill the vacant 14th U.S. House district. Democratic nominee Bill Foster has 52.54% and Republican nominee Jim Oberweis has 47.46%. When the 14th district last voted, in November 2006, the vote … Continue reading