Texas holds special elections on January 6 to fill four vacant legislative seats. Texas special elections do not have party nominees. All candidates who pay the filing fee appear on the ballot, with the party label of their own choice. … Continue reading
Chicago holds its nonpartisan city elections on February 24, 2015. Voters elect three citywide offices: Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer. For the latter two offices, only one candidate will be listed on the ballot. Candidates for the citywide offices need … Continue reading
On December 30, the Maryland Green Party submitted its petition to be restored as a political party in Maryland. Assuming the petition is valid, the party will be on the ballot in 2016 and 2018. Assuming the petition is valid, … Continue reading
According to this news story, it seems likely the Illinois legislature is likely to pass a bill providing for a special election for State Comptroller in 2016. Normally that office is up in midterm years and has a four-year term. … Continue reading
On December 30, Iowa held a special election for State Senate, 12th district. The results: Republican Mark Costello 74.41%; Democrat Steven Adams 22.41%; Libertarian Don W. Brantz 3.18%. Here is a link to the returns on the Secretary of State’s … Continue reading
