Although Texas does not have the statewide initiative or referendum, it does provide that political party primary ballots may have an initiative process. For the March 2024 Republican primary ballot, approximately 98,000 signatures are needed. A group in favor of … Continue reading
Richard Winger
U.S. District Court Allen C. Winsor will hear Steinberg v Democratic Party of Florida, n.d., 4:23cv-518, on Wednesday, January 10, at 10 a.m. This is the case filed by a Florida Democratic voter over the party’s presidential primary. The party … Continue reading
On November 7, Mississippi held an election for state office. Shanda M. Yates was re-elected as an independent candidate. She had been elected to the House from the 64th district in 2019 as a Democrat. In January 2022 she said … Continue reading
Mississippi elected its legislature on November 7, 2023. Libertarian nominee Brice L. Phillips, running in a two-way race in the 122nd House district, polled 21.23%. This is the highest percentage for a minor party candidate for the Mississippi legislature in … Continue reading
Every year CATO researchers determine the level of freedom in each nation, by objective criteria. Here is the newest list. It shows that the twelve freest countries, in order, are Switzerland, New Zealand, Denmark, Ireland, Estonia, Sweden, Iceland, Luxembourg, Finland, … Continue reading