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On July 20, the Senate passed HR 9, the extension of the federal voting rights act. The vote was unanimous. The bill had already passed the House. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On July 20, a mid-level New York state court ruled unconstitutional a law that makes it illegal for one political party to spend any money in support of a candidate who is running in another party’s primary. In this case, … Continue reading
On July 17, a Virginia lower court ruled that nothing in the Virginia Constitution requires shopping centers to let petitioners onto their property. The candidate-plaintiff is appealing to the Virginia Supreme Court. Collins v Shoppers World, CL05-10518. … Continue reading
Minnesota has three qualified parties, Democrat-Farmer-Labor, Republican, and Independence. In addition, these unqualified parties have petitioned to place statewide nominees on this year’s ballot: Green, Libertarian and Constitution. There is also an independent candidate for Governor, Leslie Davis, who chose … Continue reading
On July 20, John Wayne Smith qualified for the Florida ballot as a gubernatorial candidate. He is a Libertarian, but since the Libertarian Party of Florida decided to run no one for this office, Smith qualified as an independent candidate. … Continue reading