On December 22, the New York State Board of Elections revised its official election returns. The Board had posted “Original certified results” on December 8, which suggests the state had determined the official figures. But on December 22, the Board … Continue reading
Ever since the Commission on Presidential Debates was formed in 1987, it has been co-chaired by a past chair of the Republican National Committee, and a past chair of the Democratic National Committee. However, with no public announcement, recently Michael … Continue reading
On January 23, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., Judge David O. Carter will hear arguments in Merritt v Padilla, c.d., 8:16v-606. The case had been filed in April 2016 after an independent candidate for U.S. Senate, Paul Merritt, noticed that his … Continue reading
On December 21, the Hawaii Democratic Party asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Democratic Party of Hawaii v Nago. This is the case in which the Democratic Party argues that it cannot be forced to choose its nominees in … Continue reading
The New York Conservative Party, which has been ballot-qualified longer than any other party in the U.S. (other than the Democratic and Republican Parties) has mixed results in the 2016 election. For president it polled for its nominee Donald Trump … Continue reading
