On January 6, 2005, the New Mexico Secretary of State confirmed in writing that the New Mexico Green Party is still a qualified party. However, it is now a qualified minor party, not a qualified major party. This means it nominates by convention, not primary. It is still a qualified party because it polled over one-half of 1% for Governor in 2002.
On January 6, 2005, supporters of Donna Frye filed a new lawsuit, to validate write-in votes for Frye that have been considered invalid votes. If the lawsuit succeeds, Frye will become Mayor, since she received more votes than any other candidate, but not all of them are considered valid. Lawrence v Murphy, GIC 840839. The lawsuit was filed by Fred Woocher, one of the leading election law attorneys in California.
Rick Jore’s website has 7 votes that were not marked strictly according to instructions, but which seem to show intent to vote for Jore. Nevertheless, the Montana Supreme Court invalidated all of these 7 votes.
Jore’s webpage also shows 2 votes that were not marked strictly according to instructions either, but which seem to show intent to vote for the Democratic candidate. These two ballots were, indeed, counted for the Democratic nominee.
Rick Jore’s website has 7 votes that were not marked strictly according to instructions, but which seem to show intent to vote for Jore. Nevertheless, the Montana Supreme Court invalidated all of these 7 votes.
Jore’s webpage also shows 2 votes that were not marked strictly according to instructions either, but which seem to show intent to vote for the Democratic candidate. These two ballots were, indeed, counted for the Democratic nominee.
Today, the Democratic (minority) staff of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee released a report, “Preserving our Democracy: What went Wrong in Ohio.”
