Joelle Riddle, a La Plata County, Colorado, Commissioner, will file a lawsuit in a few days to overturn the Colorado law that says no one may be an independent candidate (for office other than President and Vice-President), if that person … Continue reading
On November 10, Rhode Island held a special election to fill the vacant State House seat, 10th district. The vote was: Democrat Scott Slater 661 votes, independent Wilbur Jennings 232 votes, Republican Maurice Green 116 votes. See this story. One … Continue reading
On November 10, the Ohio House Elections Committee passed HB 260 by a vote of 7-6. All Democrats voted for it and all Republicans voted against it. It will receive a vote in the House next week. The bill is … Continue reading
Last month, the Green Party of Cook County, Illinois, recruited a well-known candidate to run for the party’s nomination for Cook County Board President, a partisan office elected by all the voters of Cook County. He is Tom Tresser, one … Continue reading
The U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, has set a briefing schedule in Barr v Galvin, 09-2426. The brief of Massachusetts state officials is due December 21, 2009. The Libertarian Party’s brief is due January 20, 2010. The issue is … Continue reading
