On May 9, Oklahoma held a special election to fill the vacant State House seat, 28th district, centered on Seminole County in the center of the state. The results: Republican Zack Taylor 50.48%; Democrat Steve Barnes 48.16%; Libertarian Cody Presley … Continue reading
On May 8, a federal lawsuit was filed charging that the ratio between California voters and the number of legislators is so extreme, that Californians effectively do not have a voice in their state legislature. With only 40 State Senators … Continue reading
British Columbia held an election on Tuesday, May 9. The results: Liberal 43, New Democratic 41, Green 3. Previously the Green Party had only one seat. See this story. It is possible one seat will be changed by a recount. … Continue reading
A Libertarian Party, also named Jose Marti Party, has been organized in Cuba. See this story. … Continue reading
On May 8, the Oklahoma legislature passed SB 323, which generally doubles filing fees. The worst effect is on presidential independent candidates. The bill doubles that filing fee from $17,500 to $35,000. … Continue reading
