Since 1991, West Virginia has had a law that says candidates (other than independent candidates) must be registered members of the party that nominates them. No one had ever thought this law applies to presidential candidates. But on October 18, … Continue reading
Stephen Colbert is not assured of a place on either the South Carolina Republican primary ballot, or the South Carolina Democratic primary ballot. See here for an article that gives the details. Thanks to Michael Ravnitzky for this news. … Continue reading
On October 19, California’s Secretary of State released a new registration tally, as of September 4, 2007. This is the first California tally since the February 10, 2007 tally. The new figures show very little change. The first percentage below … Continue reading
The Reconstruction Party of New Orleans, Louisiana, was founded on September 2, 2007. Its first nominee for public office was in a special election for New Orleans City Council-at-large, held October 20. Thirteen candidates ran for a single seat. The … Continue reading
Louisiana elected its state officials on October 20. The only statewide race with any minor party members running was the gubernatorial race, where the Libertarian Party was running its first-ever candidate for Governor of Louisiana. The results: Bobby Jindal, Republican, … Continue reading
