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
Senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut did not file to be on the New York Democratic presidential primary. 5,000 signatures are required for Democrats in New York. The six Democrats who did file in New York are Biden, Clinton, Edwards, Kucinich, … Continue reading
On November 30, the 6th circuit heard oral argument in Citizens for Tax Reform v Deters, 07-3031. The issue is Ohio’s law, banning paying initiative and candidate petitioners on a per signature basis. The hearing seemed to go well. The … Continue reading
