Washington state candidates for all partisan office except president may obtain official forms to run in the August primary, starting on May 12 (Monday). Under “top-two”, no candidate (except presidential candidates) needs any petition. The filing fee is the only … Continue reading
Bob Barr will hold a press conference on May 12 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. It seems likely he will make a formal declaration that he is seeking the Libertarian presidential nomination. Thanks to Third Party Watch. … Continue reading
On May 7, the Michigan Democratic Party chose a delegation of 69 Clinton delegates and 59 Obama delegates, and hopes that the Democratic National Committee will now agree to seat the Michigan delegation. Thanks to Thomas Jones for this news. … Continue reading
On Saturday, May 3, the Vermont legislature adjourned for the year. In a surprise move, legislative leaders said they won’t bring the legislature back for a day in June to consider whether to override any vetoes. Governor Jim Douglas may … Continue reading
Seven of Florida’s 25 U.S. House seats will have an independent candidate on the ballot in November. There have never before been this many U.S. House races in that state with an independent candidate on the ballot. Florida had extremely … Continue reading
