According to this article in the Columbus Dispatch, Ohio State Senator Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati) wants his ballot access restrictions to pass before the end of 2013, because he wants them in place for the 2014 election. His bill, SB 193, … Continue reading
Germany held an election for the lower house of its Parliament, the Bundestag, on September 22. This Guardian article gives the results, which are still being tallied. So far the only parties that will be represented in the Bundestag seem … Continue reading
New Jersey has a very old election law which could deprive the Republican Party of its own party column in the October 16, 2013 special U.S. Senate election. Section 19:15-1 says “No political party which fails to poll at any … Continue reading
Both Minneapolis and St. Paul hold city elections on November 5. In Minneapolis, a candidate can get on the ballot with no petition and a filing fee of $20. There are 35 candidates for Mayor on the ballot. This is … Continue reading
On September 21, Roanoke College Polls released a new Virginia gubernatorial poll. It shows: Terry McAuliffe, Democrat, 35%; Ken Cuccinelli, Republican, 33%; Rob Sarvis, Libertarian, 8%; someone else (which would be a write-in) 2%; undecided 22%. It is unfortunate that … Continue reading
