On July 28, the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, refused to rehear Nader v Democratic National Committee, the case filed in 2007 over the Democratic Party’s behavior in 2004. That Court had said Nader should have filed the case … Continue reading
On July 28, the New York City Board of Elections voted 9-0, with one abstention, to put Bill De Blasio back on the Democratic Party primary ballot as a candidate for Public Advocate. See this Daily News story. … Continue reading
On July 27, the Ohio Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a recall petition against the Mayor of Toledo is invalid because the petition sheets failed to carry these words: “Whoever Commits Election Falsification is Guilty of a Felony of the … Continue reading
On July 24, Northern Mariana Islands Governor Benigno Fitial signed House Bill 16-220 into law. It provides that when no one gets as much as 50% for Governor, a run-off will be held. The new law takes effect in time … Continue reading
On July 24, identical bills were introduced in both Houses of Congress to require the states to let ex-felons vote in federal elections. They are HR 3335 and S1516. They provide, “The right of an individual who is a citizen … Continue reading
