On November 7, Eureka County, Nevada voters elected Jackie Berg to be the new County Clerk-Treasurer. The vote was Berg (Constitution) 389; Karen LaBarry (Republican) 238; Elizabeth Smith (Libertarian) 92. The Republican nominee had lived in Eureka County for approximately … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Professor Michael McDonald has estimated turnout at 39.7% at the election this week. This means 39.7% of the potential electorate voted (including registered voters as well as those who could have registered). … Continue reading
Paul Trujillo, Libertarian County Commissioner in Valencia County, district 3, was defeated for re-election, although he outpolled his Republican opponent. The vote was Democratic 1,781 (47.1%), Libertarian 1,006 (26.6%), Republican 994 (26.3%). New Mexico is one of the fourteen states … Continue reading
On November 7, California voters rejected an initiative that would have imposed discrimination against small qualified parties into the election law. The “Clean Elections” initiative, unlike similar initatives that passed years ago in Maine, Massachusetts and Arizona, would have provided … Continue reading
On November 7, Rhode Island voters voted to let ex-felons who are on probation and parole become registered voters.