The New York Times has this article about the 1855 race for Speaker of the U.S. House. In the print edition it is titled “How Once-in-a-Century Chaos Could Hit the Vote for Speaker.” It describes how, in 1855-1856, the race … Continue reading
On December 3, Angela McArdle, national chair of the Libertarian Party, gave birth to a healthy baby boy. As far as is known, this is the first time the national chair of any nationally-organized party has given birth. Major parties … Continue reading
Afroman, an Ohio rapper whose name was formerly Joseph Foreman, has said he intends to be an independent presidential candidate in 2024. See this story. Thanks to Mark Elworth for this news. … Continue reading
Ballot Access News December 2022 – Volume 38, Number 7 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents 2022 ELECTION RETURNS SUGGEST ELECTORAL COLLEGE COULD DAMAGE REPUBLICANS IN 2024 PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION PASSES IN TWO CITIES INDIANA PROCEDURAL BALLOT … Continue reading
On Friday, December 23, Congress passed S4573, the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022. The Senate had passed it on December 22 by a vote of 68-29, and the House passed it the next day by 225-201. This is the … Continue reading
