On August 12, Public Policy Polling released a poll for the U.S. Senate race in Kentucky. The results: Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell 44%; Democrat Alison Grimes 40%; Libertarian David Patterson 7%; undecided 9%. See the poll here; question four has … Continue reading
On August 8, the California State Appeals Court in San Francisco agreed to let the California Green Party file an amicus curiae brief in Rubin v Bowen, the case that argues that the top-two system violates the rights of voters … Continue reading
Virginia will hold a special U.S. House election for the 7th district on November 4, 2014. The term is just for the remainder of November, December, and a few days in January 2015. The Democratic and Republican Parties were permitted … Continue reading
On August 16, Montana Democrats will meet in convention and choose a new U.S. Senate nominee, to replace the winner of the party’s June primary, who since has resigned from the race. See this story. Thanks to Mike Fellows for … Continue reading
On August 11, the California Supreme Court removed Proposition 49 from the November 2014 ballot. That measure asks the voters if they want members of Congress and of the legislature to work for a constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United v … Continue reading
