Last month, West Virginia minor parties did unusually well in races below president. For Governor, Mountain Party nominee Charlotte Pritt polled 5.89% of the vote, the best showing for a West Virginia gubernatorial nominee who was not the Democratic or … Continue reading
On December 10, 2016, Ken Hechler died at the age of 102. A Democrat, he was elected to the U.S. House from West Virginia in 1958, and re-elected in all subsequent elections through 1974. In 1976 he sought the Democratic … Continue reading
According to this story, Republican Party national officials are monitorning the social media used by Republican presidential electors, looking for any sign of rebellion. … Continue reading
Forensic tests have confirmed that Illinois Green Party activist Rob Sherman died while piloting his own plane. Until the tests were held, it was known that someone piloting Sherman’s plane had died, but there had been no certainty that Sherman … Continue reading
On December 6, Oklahoma State Senator J. J. Dossett (D-Owasso) introduced SB 6, to abolish the straight-ticket device. Here is the bill. Thanks to Richard Prawdzienski for the news. … Continue reading
