On December 11, Massachusetts held a special election for State Senate, Middlesex 4 district. The results: Democrat James Marzilli 59.4%, Republican Brian Cangiamila 36.1%, Constitution Party nominee Thomas Fallon 4.5%. The same district in November 2006 voted Democratic 66.2%, Republican … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On December 11, Ohio held a special election to fill the vacant U.S. House seat, 5th district. The vote is Latta, Republican, 56.9%; Weirauch, Democrat, 42.9%. No third choice was on the ballot. A declared write-in candidate, John Green, received … Continue reading
On December 11, Virginia held a special election to fill the empty U.S. House seat, First District. The results are almost exactly what they were in November 2006. Tonight’s results are: Republican Rob Wittman 63%, Democrat Philip Forgit 35%, independent … Continue reading
If all goes as planned, the lawsuit challenging the Tennessee ballot access law for new and previously unqualified parties will be filed in federal court on December 21. The law is so restrictive, no third party has been qualified since … Continue reading
The Illinois legislature returns to its special session on Monday, December 17, which means the National Popular Vote plan, HB 1685, could still pass this year. It has passed both houses but the versions were not the same, so further … Continue reading