National Review has this article about the Working Families Party, with an emphasis on how influential it is in New York.
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The Pennsylvania Department of State web page now has this device to enable potential candidates to print their petition forms. Thanks to Larry Otter for the link.
According to this story, it is expected that Abel Maldonado will not run for Governor of California this year.
On January 15, St. Pete Polls published these results for the upcoming Florida special U.S. House election: Republican David Jolly 46.9%; Democrat Alex Sink 42.8%; Libertarian Lucas Overby 4.4%; undecided 5.9%. The election, for the 13th district centered on St. Petersburg, is March 11. Thanks to PoliticalWire for the link.
Roll Call reports that a bill to alter the federal Voting Rights Act is likely to be introduced on January 16 in both Houses of Congress. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link. At least in the House, the bill will have sponsors from both major parties. UPDATE: this Nation story explains what will be in the bills. Here is the text of the 27-page bill.