On June 9, Nova Scotia held an election for its provincial legislature. For the first time, the New Democratic Party won control of that body. The results are: 31 seats for New Democrats, 11 for the Liberals, 10 for the … Continue reading
On June 9, Virginia Democrats held a primary to choose a gubernatorial candidate. Terry McAuliffe, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, placed a distant second to a Virginia state legislator, Creigh Deeds. See this story. McAuliffe spent the most … Continue reading
On June 8, the Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 1123 by 6-1. It would change Tucson city elections from partisan to non-partisan. The bill doesn’t actually mention Tucson, but it says all cities must use non-partisan elections. Tucson happens … Continue reading
On June 9, the Maine Senate passed LD 1041 on second reading. UPDATE: on June 10, the House passed the bill on third reading. The bill still must pass the Senate on third reading. This is the bill that alters … Continue reading
Filing for 2009 Washington city and county elections closed on June 5. The primary is in August. One incumbent city coucilmember, Janet Way, will probably not appear on the August ballot because she tried to file for re-election online, and … Continue reading
