On November 3, the three judges in the 3rd circuit who had upheld Pennsylvania ballot access law on August 23 admitted that their opinion contained a factual error. The three judges therefore granted a rehearing, but then re-issued their original … Continue reading
New Hampshire is one of the 14 states with straight-ticket voting devices on ballots. The chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, Kathy Sullivan, said on November 14 that Democrats should use their new power in state government to eliminate … Continue reading
Only three minor parties are now ballot-qualified for president in 2008 in more than 5 states. The Libertarian Party has 23 states, the Green Party has 18 states (plus D.C.), and the Constitution Party has 13 states. Libertarian: Alaska, Arizona, … Continue reading
Rhode Island has had a party called the Cool Moose Party since 1994. At the November 7, 2006 election, its founder, attorney Robert J. Healey, polled 13.4% of the vote for Lieutenant Governor. He campaigned on a pledge to try … Continue reading
Montana voters choose the Clerk of the State Supreme Court in a partisan election (Indiana is the only other state in which voters vote on that office). At last week’s election in Montana, there were 3 candidates on the ballot: … Continue reading
