The Alabama House Constitution and Elections Committee hears HB 145 on January 14. It provides that any write-in candidate who wants his or her write-ins tallied must file a declaration of write-in candidacy. A similar bill introduced in both houses … Continue reading
Thanks to Independent Political Report for the news that on the evening of January 13, 2010, the Connecticut for Lieberman Party nominated John Mertens for U.S. Senate in 2010. The nomination was by caucus. The Connecticut for Lieberman Party is … Continue reading
According to this news story, the Hawaii state government seems to have found a way to pay for the likely special election for U.S. House. The story isn’t very clear but seems to say the state found $1,300,000 after discovering … Continue reading
On January 12, the New Hampshire House Election Law Committee heard testimony on HB 1264, which would improve ballot access for minor parties. The Committee will vote on the bill on January 26. It sets the petition for a ballot-qualified … Continue reading
On January 13, the state central committee of the American Independent Party (Keyes faction) held a conference call meeting, and voted overwhelmingly to tell the California Secretary of State that the party no longer wishes independents to vote in its … Continue reading
