On November 4, the 8th circuit invalidated a Minnesota state campaign finance law that makes it illegal for charities to request donations from candidates. Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life v Kelley, 03-4077.
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On November 1, Libertarian Doug Anderson was elected to the Lakewood, Colorado city council. This is the second time Anderson has won an election as a Libertarian. In 1987 he was elected to the Denver election commission. Both elections are technically non-partisan. Thanks to Third Party Watch for this news.
On the evening of November 2, the US House of Representatives failed to pass HR 1606, which would exempt the internet from campaign finance restrictions. The bill received 225 “Yes” votes and 182 “No” votes, but it needed two-thirds to pass, for procedural reasons. The bill’s sponsor, Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) will bring it up again at a time when it only needs a majority.
On the evening of November 2, the US House of Representatives failed to pass HR 1606, which would exempt the internet from campaign finance restrictions. The bill received 225 “Yes” votes and 182 “No” votes, but it needed two-thirds to pass, for procedural reasons. The bill’s sponsor, Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) will bring it up again at a time when it only needs a majority.
On October 31, a lower state court in Georgia ruled that Elaine Brown (Green Party candidate for Mayor of Brunswick, Georgia) should not be on the ballot next week. Elaine Brown v Glynn Co. Board of Elections, 05-1597-63.