The Ohio Libertarian Party has its own primary this year. According to this newspaper story, it is likely two Libertarians will appear on the party’s primary ballot for Governor. This appears to be the first contested third party primary in … Continue reading
On December 24, the Texas Secretary of State filed a brief in Hunt v State of Texas, n.d., 2:25cv-200. This is the lawsuit in which the Republican Party hopes to obtain a closed primary for itself. The Secretary of State … Continue reading
Connecticut held a special election on January 13 to fill the vacancy in the State House, 139th district. The results: Democratic 61.91%; Republican 28.45%; Independent Party 7.06%; Working Families 2.58%. In November 2024, the results had been: Democratic 50.74%; Republican … Continue reading
On January 14, a 3-judge U.S. District Court refused to enjoin the new California U.S. House district boundaries. Tangipa v Newsom, c.d., 2:25cv-10616. The vote was 2-1. Judge Josephine Seaton, an Obama appointee, wrote the decision. The decision is also … Continue reading
Arkansas has always had open primaries. But in the summer of 2025,, the Arkansas Republican Party approved a rule change that does not allow registered members of other parties to vote in its primaries, although it does allow independents to … Continue reading
