In November 2006, there are 6,159 partisan legislative races in the 45 states that hold such elections in even-numbered years. Of those races, in 2,316 there is either no Democrat running, or no Republican running. This means that there is … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On October 20, the 9th circuit ruled 3-0 that a Las Vegas ordinance banning card tables from a public street that is closed to cars and open to pedestrians, is unconstitutional, as applied to those who are using the card … Continue reading
On October 20, Ralph Nader endorsed Brian Moore for US Senate in Florida. Moore is an independent candidate who is campaigning against U.S. involvement in Iraq. The Florida Green Party has also endorsed Moore. In the next few days, Moore … Continue reading
On October 18, the 5 candidates for U.S. Senate in Connecticut debated each other. They were the nominees of the Democratic, Republican, Green and Constitution Parties, and incumbent Joe Lieberman, who is the nominee of his own party, the Connecticut … Continue reading
The 11th circuit will hold a hearing in Swanson v Worley the week of January 27, 2007, in Montgomery, Alabama. This is the challenge to Alabama ballot access laws for minor parties and non-presidential independent candidates. Alabama requires a petition … Continue reading