North Carolina law says the State Board of Elections is composed of five members, all of whom must be a registered member of one of the two largest parties. The major party that holds the governorship gets three members, and … Continue reading
A debate was held for the three Connecticut gubernatorial candidates on October 18, although only the Democratic Party and Independent Party nominees attended. The Republican nominee did not attend. See this story. … Continue reading
A West Virginia state trial court will hear a case on October 21, on whether to remove an independent State Senate candidate from the November 8 ballot. The challenge says that independent candidate Harry “Lee” Forbes is not eligible because … Continue reading
On October 14, U.S. District Court Judge John J. Tharp, an Obama appointee, enjoined a new Illinois law that makes it illegal for out-of-state persons to contribute anything to the campaign of a judicial candidate. Chancey v Illinois State Board … Continue reading
On Friday, October 14, the Wyoming Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee defeated 23LSO-0192, a proposal for a top-four system, in which parties would no longer have nominees, except for presidential electors. The Wyoming legislature is not in session, … Continue reading
