The ABC-TV show “20/20” takes a look at how federal and state campaign finance laws inhibit grassroots political activity. The show airs Friday evening, October 17, at 10 pm eastern time. See this article. Thanks to Rick Hasen’s electionlawblog for … Continue reading
On October 16, Cicero Booker, candidate for Connecticut State Senate, 15th district, received $85,000 from the Connecticut state office that administers the public funding program. He is a member of the Independent Party, and is also the nominee of the … Continue reading
The Working Families Party of New York city is mobilizing its activists and members to oppose the bill, now pending in the New York city council, to eliminate or temporarily suspend the term limits law for Mayoral candidates. See this … Continue reading
On October 17, the 6th circuit refused to issue an injunction, putting Tennessee State Senator Rosalind Kurita on the November ballot. After the election is over, the 6th circuit will weigh the constitutionality of Tennessee’s refusal to put the winner … Continue reading
On October 15, the Vermont candidates for Secretary of State were invited to debate. The Democratic, Republican, and Progressive Party nominees participated; the Liberty Union nominee was unable to attend. See this article, which says that the Progressive and Democratic … Continue reading
