On September 20, the League of Women Voters sponsored a debate for all candidates listed on the ballot in the California’s U.S. House District 6. See this story. The candidates who debated were Lynn Woolsey, the Democratic incumbent; Michael Halliwell, … Continue reading
New York state law lets two qualified parties jointly nominate the same person. The law also allows a qualified party and an unqualified party to jointly nominate the same person. If that happens, the candidate’s name is listed on the … Continue reading
On September 21, a Florida state court denied a request by two Republican donors to Governor Charlie Crist that the Governor be enjoined from spending money in his campaign account. He is an independent candidate for U.S. Senate. The plaintiffs … Continue reading
On September 20, U.S. District Court Judge William J. Haynes, a Clinton appointee, struck down Tennessee’s laws on how a previously unqualified party can get on the ballot. Libertarian Party of Tennessee v Goins, 3:08-cv-00063. The case had been filed … Continue reading
On September 21, the Washington, D.C., city council passed the National Popular Vote Plan. It still needs the signature of the Mayor. Assuming the Mayor signs it, the bill will become law. Six states have also passed the National Popular … Continue reading
