On September 11, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to hear Romanelli v Caroselli, 132 MM 2006. The issue is whether anyone eligible to register to vote may sign a petition for a minor party or independent candidate, or whether only … Continue reading
On September 11, the 6th circuit refused to disturb last week’s U.S. District Court decision, leaving the anti-affirmative action initiative on the Michigan ballot. The District Court had found that some of the circulators tricked people into signing, but said … Continue reading
On September 9, the Democratic, Republican and Libertarian Party candidates for Governor of Colorado debated each other in Grand Junction. Two other candidates for Governor who are on the ballot, the Constitution Party nominee, as well as independent Paul Fiorino, … Continue reading
The U.S. has 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 48 of them, there is no contest between a Democrat and a Republican. In 9 districts, there is no Democrat on the ballot; in 43 districts, there is … Continue reading
The Working Families Party’s ballot access case will be heard in federal court on September 11 at 2 p.m. The issue is whether the party (which the state admits is a qualified party) is permitted to nominate candidates this year. … Continue reading
