Alaska Representative David Eastman (R-Wasilla) was re-elected this month. Consequently, a lawsuit challenging his eligibility to serve as a legislator, based on his membership in the Oath Keepers, will move ahead this month. The lawsuit was filed on July 29, … Continue reading
The U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C., will hear Stein v Federal Election Commission, 21-1213, on Wednesday, January 18. The issue is whether Jill Stein, the 2016 Green Party nominee, must repay $175,000 in primary season matching funds. The FEC shifted … Continue reading
On November 8, 2022, one independent was elected to the Massachusetts House; one was elected to the Rhode Island House; two independents were elected to the Maine House; and three independents were elected to the Vermont Hoouse. Massachusetts: Susannah Whipps. … Continue reading
At the November 8, 2022 election, six independents were elected to the Alaska State House. Ironically, however, none of them were helped by Ranked Choice Voting. In all six races, either the independent had no opponent, or had just one … Continue reading
On November 4, the National Republican Senatorial Committee filed a federal lawsuit to overturn the federal campaign law that limits how much money parties can contribute to their nominees. Parties can already contribute an unlimited amount if the money is … Continue reading
