The November 19 Los Angeles Times has this op-ed by author and talk show host Earl Ofari Hutchinson, defending voters who choose to vote for minor party and independent candidates. Here is the wikipedia page for Hutchinson. … Continue reading
Florida has set dates for the special primaries and election to fill the vacancy in the First District. The primaries will be January 28, 2025; the special general election will be April 1. The seat is vacant because of the … Continue reading
On November 21, three California minor parties filed a federal lawsuit against the California top-two system, a system which has been in existence since 2011. Peace & Freedom Party v Weber, n.d., 4:24cv-08308. The parties are Peace & Freedom, Green, … Continue reading
On November 5, 20 Green Party members, and 18 Libertarian Party members, who non-partisan elections. Green in Arizona: Haryaksha Gregor Knauer, Joint Technical Education District Board, Coconino County. Greens in California: Sylvia Chavez, Calipatria City Council; Aqeela El-Amin Bakheit, Lake … Continue reading
On November 5, twelve independent candidates were elected to state legislatures. All were elected to the lower house, except in Kentucky: Alaska District 2, Rebecca Himschoot Alaska District 9, Ky Holland Alaska District 12, Calvin Schrage Alaska District 14, Alyse … Continue reading
