On June 8, the Pierce County, Washington, County Charter Review Commission voted to put Instant-Runoff Voting on a future ballot for a public vote. Pierce County is the state’s 2nd most populous county, and contains Tacoma.
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The Texas Democratic Party recently filed a lawsuit in Texas state court to prevent the Republican Party from nominating a new candidate for US House, 22nd district. Texas Democratic Party v Benkiser, Austin district court, 06-2089. On June 8, the … Continue reading
On June 3, the Maryland Green Party announced its nominations for public office, including U.S. Senate. The nominee for U.S. Senate is Kevin Zeese, and he will appear as the Green Party candidate for that office in November. Although the … Continue reading
Both the 2nd circuit and the 7th circuit have oral arguments in ballot access cases this week of June 5-9. The 2nd circuit heard arguments in Lopez Torres v New York State Bd. of Elections on June 7, and the … Continue reading
Two independent candidates qualified for the Oklahoma general election ballot for statewide office, on June 5. One is running for Lieutenant Governor; the other for Corporation Commissioner. … Continue reading