Unity08 is holding a state meeting in Florida on July 19 at 7 p.m, at the Boca Pointe Country Club in Palm Beach County. It is expected that the meeting will select state party officers. Then, Unity08 can file that … Continue reading
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On July 8, peace activist Cindy Sheehan told the Associated Press that she may run for U.S. House in California’s 8th district as an independent. The incumbent is House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Sheehan said she will run unless Pelosi files … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court has set October 1, the first day of the new court season, to hear Washington v Washington Republican Party, no. 06-730. This is the case over whether states may use “top-two” primaries in conjunction with party … Continue reading
On July 10, the California Senate Elections Committee passed both AB 1294 and AB 1662. The first lets non-charter cities and counties use Instant-Runoff Voting for elections for their own officers (currently, only charter cities and counties may do so). … Continue reading
On July 2, Zogby Polls released a poll that asked voters if they are happy with a system in which only two parties seem to be allowed to exist. 67% say they are dissatisfied with that system. 31% say they … Continue reading