The following story at Ballot Access News describes a bill that is expected to be introduced within the week, and reflects on the possible impact for independent and third party candidates.…
Posts tagged as “Maine”
Maine legislature to demand full count of write-in votes?
By Gregg Jocoy on March 17, 2009 1:22 AM
That is exactly what former independent write-in candidate for US Senate from Maine Herb Hoffman hopes will be the outcome of LD 547. As proposed by his state senator Peter Bowman (D-Kittery), write-in votes in Maine will be counted and reported to the Secretary of State.…
Green Party: Winter 2009 state reports
By paulie on February 11, 2009 10:41 PM
Posted in the Winter 2009 Green Pages. Reposted to IPR by Paulie.
Florida
The Green Party of Florida is celebrating! Cara Jennings was re-elected to the City Commission of Lake Worth, and Suzanne Mulvehill, a Green-endorsed candidate, joined her after winning a run-off election.…
Green Pages roundup, Winter 2009
By Ross Levin on February 10, 2009 11:09 PM
In light of the recent digitization of the Green Party’s “national newspaper” the Green Pages, here is a roundup of some of the most notable* pieces in the Winter 2009 issue:
- In the Features section, The Fight for Self-Government in Topsham, John Rensenbrink looks back at a campaign he participated in in his town of Topsham, Maine.
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Announcement from Herbert Hoffman, former candidate for US Senate
By Ross Levin on February 8, 2009 6:37 PM
A small announcement from independent Herbert Hoffman:
On February 11, 2009 the website, www.HoffmanforSenate.us, will be taken down. It has had a good run, served an important purpose and was supported by a number of excellent computer experts.
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Ballot Access News state legislative roundup
By paulie on January 11, 2009 5:29 PM
Original posts at Ballot Access News by Richard Winger.
Texas Bill Would Create Even Earlier Petition Deadlines
Texas Representative Robert Alonzo (D-Dallas) has introduced HB 246.
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Independent candidate Herbert Hoffman: ‘Impeachment – there is still time’
By paulie on December 27, 2008 9:22 PM
Sent by Herbert Hoffman to [email protected]
Hoffman For Senate
For more information, contact:
Herbert Hoffman [email protected] 207-646-5431IMPEACHMENT
A NECESSITY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF OUR DEMOCRACY!
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The Tipping Point profiles Maine Green gubernatorial candidate Lynne Williams
By paulie on December 15, 2008 2:23 PM
Posted by Mike Tipping at The Tipping Point
On Tuesday, the 2010 race for the Blaine House began with the official announcement of the first gubernatorial candidate, Green Independent Party chair Lynne Williams.
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Green Williams to run for Maine governor in 2010
By PJO on December 10, 2008 4:40 AM
The Bangor Daily News reports this morning that Maine Green Independent Party chair Lynne Williams has announced plans to run for governor in 2010. In 2002, Green Jonathan Carter won nine percent of the vote for governor; in 2006, Green Pat LaMarche won 10 percent.…