San Francisco election officials today certified Cindy Sheehan for the November ballot against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She had to get 10,198 signatures. Officials said she turned in 214 more than she needed. Sheehan is the first independent House candidate … Continue reading
On August 8, the 9th circuit ruled 3-0 that the Veterans Administration is not violating the U.S. Constitution when it refuses to let political party representatives register voters inside VA hospitals and care facilities. Preminger v Peake, 08-15714. The decision … Continue reading
According to the West Virginia Secretary of State, petitions for Libertarian Party candidate Bob Barr fell short. He turned in 13,036 of the 15,118 required by state law. The Barr campaign website says a lawsuit will be filed on Tuesday … Continue reading
Although the ballot access chart does not have room for the parties that are qualifying for the ballot in fewer than half the states, the progress of these parties will be reported when information is available. The Party for Socialism … Continue reading
On August 8, the California Senate Appropriations Committee passed AB 583, which establishes a pilot project of public funding, but only for the Secretary of State’s race in the year 2014. The bill was amended to be funded by voluntary … Continue reading
