The January 15 New York Times carries this signed editorial, fearing that the U.S. Supreme Court no longer cares about protecting the rights of voters. Thanks to Rick Hasen’s election law blog for this. … Continue reading
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On January 15, the Chicago Tribune published this story about how Barack Obama won his first Democratic primary in 1996 (for State Senate) by successfully challenging the primary petitions of all the other Democrats who were running for that seat, … Continue reading
On January 14, a Nevada state court judge ruled that Dennis Kucinich must be allowed to participate in the January 15 debate, along with Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards. The debate will be televised on MSNBC, and is … Continue reading
On January 14, a Mississippi Circuit judge ruled that the state must hold a special election to fill Trent Lott’s U.S. Senate seat before March 19, 2008. The ruling came after 5 pm. The case is State ex rel Hood … Continue reading
Indiana holds a special U.S. House election on March 11, to fill the vacant 7th district seat. Indiana political parties nominate by convention, in special U.S. House elections. The 3 qualified parties have each nominated someone. The Democratic nominee, Andre … Continue reading