On July 6, Michigan Congressman Thad McCotter resigned from the U.S. House. See this article about the uncertainty over how to fill his seat. It appears state law requires that a special election be held on November 6, 2012, to … Continue reading
On July 5, Civitas Institute released a poll for the North Carolina gubernatorial election, showing Libertarian Barbara Howe at 7%. See the details here. If Howe gets 7% in the election itself, that will be the highest percentage for any … Continue reading
On July 7, Libya held a national election for its Congress, the first such election in that country in 50 years. See this article, which explains that Libya is using proportional representation, in combination with direct election of constituency seats. … Continue reading
The Grassroots Party will place a presidential ticket on the ballot this year, in Minnesota and possibly other states. The presidential candidate is Jim Carlson of Duluth, Minnesota; the vice-presidential candidate is George McMahon of Iowa. The Grassroots Party also … Continue reading
The Green and Constitution Parties have a lawsuit pending in federal court against North Carolina’s May petition deadline for new parties. The deadline is especially harmful, given that North Carolina requires more signatures to place a minor party or independent … Continue reading
