More independent candidates for the legislature have been getting elected during the last decade, compared to previous years. In every even-numbered general election, more than ten independent candidates have been elected in 2022, 2020, 2018, 2016, and 2014. But there … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Alaska Representative David Eastman (R-Wasilla) was re-elected this month. Consequently, a lawsuit challenging his eligibility to serve as a legislator, based on his membership in the Oath Keepers, will move ahead this month. The lawsuit was filed on July 29, … Continue reading
The U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C., will hear Stein v Federal Election Commission, 21-1213, on Wednesday, January 18. The issue is whether Jill Stein, the 2016 Green Party nominee, must repay $175,000 in primary season matching funds. The FEC shifted … Continue reading
On November 8, 2022, one independent was elected to the Massachusetts House; one was elected to the Rhode Island House; two independents were elected to the Maine House; and three independents were elected to the Vermont Hoouse. Massachusetts: Susannah Whipps. … Continue reading
At the November 8, 2022 election, six independents were elected to the Alaska State House. Ironically, however, none of them were helped by Ranked Choice Voting. In all six races, either the independent had no opponent, or had just one … Continue reading