12 Names on California Libertarian Presidential Primary

Posted on by September 23, 2007
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The California Libertarian Party has asked the California Secretary of State to list these 12 candidates in the party’s presidential primary: John Finan of New York, NY; Barry Hess of Glendale, Az; Dave Hollist of Alta Loma, Ca; Daniel Imperato of West Palm Beach, Fl; Bob Jackson of Constantine, Mi; Michael Jingozian of Sherwood, Or; Steve Kubby of Fort Bragg, Ca; Alden Link of Newburgh, NY; Robert Milnes of Camden, NJ; George Phillies of Worcester, Ma; Wayne Allyn Root of Henderson, Nv; and Christine Smith of Arvada, Co.

Toledo Green Outpolls Republican Incumbent, Gets Into Runoff

Posted on by September 23, 2007
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Toledo, Ohio held city council elections on September 11, 2007. The city’s elections are technically non-partisan, but the partisan affiliations of candidates are widely publicized. Three candidates run in the 6th district: incumbent Joe Birmingham, a Republican; Lindsay M. Webb, a Democrat; and David Ball, a Green. The results are: Webb 1,403; Ball 615; Birmingham 462. Webb and Ball will compete in a runoff on November 6. Thanks to Gregg Jocoy for this news.

Working Families Party May Repeat Albany County Election Victory

Posted on by September 23, 2007
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In November 2004, the Working Families Party candidate for Albany County legislator, district 2, won the general election, even though she was running only on the WFP line. That nominee was Lucille McKnight. She had also sought the Democratic nomination, but had lost the Democratic primary.

At the New York primary on September 18, 2007, Lucille McKnight (now an incumbent) again sought the Democratic Party nomination, but she appears to have lost by 4 votes to Lester Freeman. However, in November, McKnight is again running as the Working Families nominee, so it is possible that she will again win the general election solely on the WFP line.

COFOE Endorses HR 3600

Posted on by September 23, 2007
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On September 23, by an e-mail vote, the Coalition for Free & Open Elections (COFOE) board endorsed HR 3600. That is the bill in Congress that outlaws restrictive ballot access laws for independent candidates for the US House, and for the nominees of unqualified parties for the US House. Activists will be working to get endorsements from other organizations for HR 3600. Congressman Ron Paul is the sponsor of HR 3600. That bill sets a ceiling of 1,000 signatures.