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Review changes beginning Thursday, May 16, 2006.
- Thursday, May 11, 2006
- Republican Congressman Thomas Dale "Tom" DeLay, Texas CD 22, announced that his resignation will be effective upon the close of business on 9 June 2006. There will be no special election to fill the vacant seat.
- Wednesday, May 10, 2006
- Tuesday, May 9, 2006
- Nebraska Primary
- The Democratic, Green, Nebraska, and Republican parties had ballot lines for all offices in this Primary. The primary ballot included a write-in line for each office. No Green Party nominees appeared on the ballot.
- There are 6 statewide incumbents.
- Democratic Senator E. Benjamin "Ben" Nelson, Republican Governor Dave Heineman, Republican Secretary of State John A. Gale, and Republican Attorney General Jon Bruning received their party's nomination.
- Republican Treasurer Ron Ross, who was appointed in January 2004, lost his primary.
- Republican Auditor of Public Accounts Kate Witek is not running for re-election.
- Contested STATEWIDE races. All races involving an Incumbent are marked with an asterisk (*).
- for United States Senate (Class 1):
- Republicans have nominated Pete Ricketts
- for Governor:
- Democrats have nominated David Hahn
- Republicans have nominated Dave Heineman*
- for Secretary of State:
- Democrats have nominated Jay Stoddard
- for Treasurer:
- Republicans* have nominated Shane Osborn
- All Congressional incumbents running for re-election, 2 Republicans, received their party's nomination. Congressman Thomas William "Tom" Osborne ran for, but did not receive, his party's nomination for Governor.
- Contested U.S. HOUSE races. All races involving an Incumbent are marked with an asterisk (*)
- CD 1:
- Democrats have nominated Maxine Moul
- CD 2:
- Republicans have re-nominated Lee Terry*
- CD 3:
- Republicans have nominated Adrian Smith
- West Virginia Primary
- Only the Democratic and Republican Parties had candidates in this Primary Election.
- The only statewide incumbent up for re-election, Democratic Senator Robert C. Byrd, received his party's nomination.
- Contested STATEWIDE races. All races involving an Incumbent are marked with an asterisk (*).
- for United States Senate (Class 1):
- Democrats have re-nominated Robert Byrd*
- Republicans have nominated John Raese
- All Congressional incumbents, 2 Democrats and 1 Republican, received their party's nomination.
- Contested U.S. HOUSE races:
- CD 2:
- Democrats have nominated Mike O. Callaghan
- CD 3:
- Republicans have nominated Kim Wolfe
- Monday, May 8, 2006
- Saturday, May 6, 2006
- State legislature partisan composition changes.
- Georgia House. From 80 Democrats, 99 Republicans, 1 Independent/Other to 78 Democrats, 101 Republicans, 1 Independent/Other.
- New Hampshire House. From 149 Democrats, 247 Republicans, 4 vacancies to 152 Democrats, 246 Republicans, 2 vacancies.
- Pennsylvania House. From 93 Democrats, 110 Republicans to 94 Democrats, 109 Republicans.
- Washington House. From 55 Democrats, 43 Republicans to 56 Democrats, 42 Republicans.
- Democrats continue to control both chambers in 18 states, Republicans control both chambers 20 states. There is split control in 11 states. Nebraska is unicameral and nonpartisan.
- Friday, May 5, 2006
- The Bush Administration: Central Intelligence Agency Director Porter Johnston Goss resigned. He has served since 24 September 2004.
- Wednesday, May 3, 2006
- Tuesday, May 2, 2006
- Indiana Primary
- Contested STATEWIDE races. Note: Major Party candidates for the offices of Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Auditor are not nominated via the 2 May Primary but, instead, will be (per Indiana Code 3-8-4-2) nominated at each Party's respective State Conventions:
- Democrats: Saturday 3 June 2006.
- Republicans: Monday 19 June thru Tuesday 20 June 2006.
- in addition, it appears that the Democratic candidate for the Class 1 United States Senate seat will also be nominated at that Party's 3 June State Convention.
- All Congressional incumbents, 2 Democrats and 7 Republicans, received their party's nomination.
- Contested U.S. HOUSE races. All races involving an Incumbent are marked with an asterisk (*).
- CD 1:
- Republicans have nominated Mark Leyva
- CD 2:
- Democrats have nominated Joe Donnelly
- Republicans have re-nominated Chris Chocola*
- CD 3:
- Democrats have nominated Thomas Hayhurst
- Republicans have re-nominated Mark Souder*
- CD 4:
- Democrats have nominated David Sanders
- Republicans have re-nominated Steve Buyer*
- CD 5:
- Democrats have nominated Katherine Fox Carr
- Republicans have re-nominated Dan Burton*
- CD 6:
- Democrats have nominated Barry Welsh
- Republicans have re-nominated Mike Pence*
- CD 7:
- Democrats have re-nominated Julia Carson*
- Republicans have nominated Eric Dickerson
- CD 9:
- Democrats have nominated Baron Hill
- Republicans have re-nominated Mike Sodrel*
- North Carolina Primary
- As every candidate in the contested races below covered by 'The Green Papers' received at least 40% of the vote in this Primary, there will be no Runoffs for the nominations to these offices on Tuesday 30 May.
- All Congressional incumbents, 6 Democrats and 7 Republicans, received their party's nomination.
- Contested U.S. HOUSE races. All races involving an Incumbent are marked with an asterisk (*).
- CD 4:
- Democrats have re-nominated David Price*
- CD 5:
- Democrats have nominated Roger Sharpe
- CD 8:
- Democrats have nominated Larry Kissell
- CD 11:
- Democrats have nominated Heath Shuler
- Republicans have re-nominated Charles Taylor*
- CD 13:
- Republicans have nominated Vernon Robinson
- Ohio Primary
- This Primary is limited to Democrats and Republicans. Write-in candidates for statewide office for the 2 May primary must file declarations of intent with the Secretary of State by 13 March. Independent candidates for statewide office must gather 5000 valid signatures and file petitions by 1 May to be listed on the November General Election ballot.
- Thre are 6 STATEWIDE incumbents in this primary--
- Republican Senator Richard Michael "Mike" DeWine received his party's nomination for re-election.
- Republican Governor Bob Taft is term limited.
- Republican Secretary of State J. Kenneth "Ken" Blackwell received his party's nomination for Governor.
- Republican Attorney General Jim Petro ran for but did not receive his party's nomination for Governor.
- Republican Treasurer Jennette B. Bradley lost her primary bid for election. She was appointed January 2005 by Governor Bob Taft.
- Republican Auditor Betty Montgomery received her party's nomination for Attorney General.
- Contested STATEWIDE races. All races involving an Incumbent are marked with an asterisk (*)
- for United States Senate (Class 1):
- Democrats have nominated Sherrod Brown
- Republicans have re-nominated Mike DeWine*
- for Governor:
- Democrats have nominated Ted Strickland
- Republicans have nominated Ken Blackwell
- for Attorney General:
- Democrats have nominated Marc Dann
- Republicans have nominated Betty Montgomery
- for Treasurer:
- Republicans* have nominated Sandy O'Brien
- All incumbents running for re-election, 11 Republicans and 4 Democrats, received their party's nomination.
- Republican Congressman Michael G. "Mike" Oxley, CD 4, is retiring.
- Democratic Congressman Ted Strickland, CD 6, received his party's nomination for Governor.
- Democratic Congressman Sherrod Brown, CD 13, received his party's nomination for the Class 1 Senate Seat.
- Contested U.S. HOUSE races. All races involving an Incumbent are marked with an asterisk (*)
- CD 2:
- Democrats have nominated Victoria Wulsin
- Republicans have re-nominated Jean Schmidt*
- CD 3:
- Democrats have nominated Stephanie Studebaker
- CD 4:
- Republicans have nominated Jim Jordan
- CD 6:
- Democrats have nominated Charlie Wilson
- Republicans have nominated Chuck Blasdel
- CD 7:
- Democrats have nominated William R. Conner
- CD 9:
- Republicans have nominated Bradley S. Leavitt
- CD 10:
- Democrats have re-nominated Dennis Kucinich*
- Republicans have nominated Michael D. Dovilla
- CD 12:
- Democrats have nominated Bob Shamansky
- CD 13:
- Democrats have nominated Betty Sue Sutton
- Republicans have nominated Craig Foltin
- CD 14:
- Democrats have nominated Lewis Katz
- CD 16:
- Democrats have nominated Thomas Shaw
- Republicans have re-nominated Ralph S. Regula*
- CD 18:
- Democrats have nominated Zach Space
- Republicans have re-nominated Bob Ney*
- The Federal Election Commission Campaign Finance Summary "Total Receipts" are now included on the 2006 Midterm Election pages for candidates for Federal Office.
- Thursday, April 27, 2006
- Wednesday, April 26, 2006
- Wednesday, April 19, 2006
- The Bush Administration: White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan has resigned. He had served since June 20, 2003.
- Tuesday, April 18, 2006
- The Bush Administration: President George W. Bush has nominated U.S. Trade Representative and former Ohio Congressman Robert "Rob" Portman to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Mr. Portman's nomination requires Senate confirmation. The current Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Josh Bolten, became the White House Chief of Staff. Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab will be nominated for U.S. Trade Representative.
- Tuesday, April 11, 2006
- Texas Runoffs
- for Statewide Office--
- for U.S. Senate (Class 1 seat):
- Democrats have nominated Barbara Ann Radnofsky
- for Lieutenant Governor:
- Democrats have nominated Maria Luisa Alvarado
- for U.S. House of Representatives--
- in CD 10:
- Democrats have nominated Ted Ankrum
- in CD 30:
- Republicans have nominated Wilson Aurbach
- California Special Primary
- NOTE: All candidates in this Special Primary, necessitated by the resignation of Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham on 28 November 2005, run "all up"- that is: against each other, regardless of Party affiliation or lack thereof. Since no single candidate received a majority of the vote in this Special Primary, the top vote getter from each Party will participate in a Special Runoff, scheduled for Tuesday 6 June 2006.
- U.S. House of Representatives CD 50:
- 2 Democratic candidates. Francine Busby having received 44% of the vote, will advance to the 6 June Special Election.
- 1 Independent candidate. William Griffith will advance to the 6 June Special Election.
- 1 Libertarian candidate. Paul King will advance to the 6 June Special Election.
- 14 Republican candidates. Brian Phillip Bilbray having received 15.27% of the vote, will advance to the 6 June Special Election.
Saturday, April 8, 2006
- State legislature partisan composition changes:
- Mississipi Senate. From 28 Democrats, 24 Republicans to 27 Democrats, 24 Republicans, and 1 vacant office.
- Tennessee Senate. From 16 Democrats, 17 Republicans to 15 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Thursday, April 6, 2006
- Alabama Runoff Election. The Alabama Legislature voted to move Alabama's primary runoff from 27 June 27 to 18 July to give military serving overseas adequate time to cast absentee ballots. Governor Bob Riley plans to sign the bill.
- "SB529 17-16-6. Presidential preference primaries and primary elections, except special primary elections ... shall be held on the first Tuesday in June.... SB529 17-16-36.(b) If no candidate receives a majority of all of the
votes cast in the primary election ... then there shall be held a second primary election on the sixth Tuesday following the primary election...."
Tuesday April 4, 2006
- TEXAS Congressman Tom DeLay (Republican-CD 22) withdrew his re-nomination as a candidate for re-election in the November 2006 General Election. He also announced his intention to resign his U.S. House seat sometime later this Spring. April 7 Update: Media reports indicate that Governor Perry will not call a special election to fill the seat once it becomes vacant.
Tuesday March 28, 2006
- The Bush Administration: White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card resigns effective 14 April 2006. He will be replaced by Budget Director Josh Bolten.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
- ILLINOIS Primary
- All statewide candidates, running for re-election,
received their party's nomination. The only statewide candidate who did
not run for re-election, Republican Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, received her
party's nomination for Governor.
- All Congressional incumbents, 10 Democrats
and 8 Republicans, running for re-election, received their party's nomination. One Congressman, Republican Congressman Henry J. Hyde, CD 6, is retiring.
- NOTE: This Primary appears to be limited to Democrats and Republicans. The filing period for "major candidates" ended 19 December 2005 and the filing period for "new party candidates" is 19-26 June 2006; thus, any "new party" candidates (a category which, evidently, does not include the Major Parties) could not possibly file for this Primary.
- Contested STATEWIDE Primary Races. Primary races involving an Incumbent are followed by an asterisk (*)
- for Governor:
- Democrats* have renominated Rod Blagojevich
- Republicans have nominated Judy Baar Topinka
- for Lieutenant Governor:
- Republicans have nominated Joe Birkett
- for Treasurer:
- Democrats have nominated Alexander Giannoulias
- Contested U.S. HOUSE Primary Races. Primary races involving an Incumbent are followed by an asterisk (*)
- in CD 1:
- Democrats* have renominated Bobby Rush
- in CD 2:
- Republicans have nominated Robert Belin
- in CD 3:
- Democrats* have renominated Daniel Lipinski
- Republicans have nominated Raymond Wardingley
- in CD 5:
- Democrats* have renominated Rahm Emanuel
- in CD 6:
- Democrats have nominated Tammy Duckworth
- in CD 7:
- Democrats* have renominated Danny Davis
- in CD 8:
- Republicans have nominated David McSweeney
- in CD 9:
- Republicans have nominated Michael Shannon
- in CD 10:
- Democrats have nominated Daniel Seals
- in CD 12:
- Democrats* have renominated Jerry Costello
- in CD 13:
- Democrats have nominated Joseph Shannon
- Republicans* have renominated Judy Biggert
- in CD 14:
- Democrats
have nominated Jonathan Laesch
- in CD 17:
- Republicans have nominated Andrea Zinga
- in CD 19:
- Democrats have nominated Danny Stover
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Friday, March 10, 2006
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
- TEXAS Primary
- All statewide candidates, running for re-election, received their party's nomination. Two statewide candidates did not run for re-election: Republican Comptroller of Public Accounts Carole Keeton Strayhorn is running for Governor as an Independent; Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs received her party's nomination for Comptroller of Public Accounts.
- All 32 Congressional incumbents, 21 Republicans and 11 Democrats, received their party's nomination for re-election.
- If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in any Primary, a runoff between the two top vote-getters will be held on Tuesday 11 April 2006
- NOTE: This Primary is limited to Democrats and Republicans. The Libertarian Party in Texas will select its nominees during the Party's State Convention; the Green Party and Independents need 45,000 signatures to qualify for ballot access.
- Contested STATEWIDE Primary Races. Primary races involving an Incumbent are followed by an asterisk (*)
- for U.S. Senate (Class 1 seat)
- Democrats Barbara Radnofsky (44%) and Gene Kelly (38%) will advance to a Runoff on Tuesday 11 April
- for Governor
- Democrats have nominated Chris Bell
- Republicans* have re-nominated Governor Rick Perry
- for Lieutenant Governor
- Democrats Maria Luisa Alvarado (40%) and Benjamin Grant (39%) will advance to a Runoff on Tuesday 11 April
- Republicans* have re-nominated Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst
- for Agriculture Commissioner
- Democrats have nominated Hank Gilbert
- for Railroad Commissioner (one of three such Commissioners)
- Republicans* have renominated Commissioner Elizabeth Ames Jones
- Contested U.S. HOUSE Primary Races. Primary races involving an Incumbent are followed by an asterisk (*).
- NOTE: The U.S. Supreme Court heard Oral Argument on Wednesday 1 March 2006 in a case brought by Democrats against the current Texas Congressional Districting Plan, first implemented for the 2004 Elections to U.S. House seats from the State and still in effect for 2006, on grounds that Republicans, once they gained control of both houses of the State's legislature after the 2002 State elections, unfairly redistricted the U.S. House seats from the State after they had already been districted in relationship to data from the 2000 Census by court order for 2002: the Court has taken this case under advisement and it now appears that any decision by the Court re: this challenge will come too late to at all adversely affect Primaries for U.S. House seats currently scheduled for 7 March.
- in CD 1
- Democrats have nominated Roger L. Owen
- in CD 3
- Republicans* have re-nominated Congressman Sam Johnson
- in CD 7
- Democrats have nominated Jim Henley
- in CD 10
- Democrats Ted Ankrum (38%) and Paul Foreman (35%) will advance to a Runoff on Tuesday 11 April
- in CD 14
- Republicans* have re-nominated Congressman Ron Paul
- in CD 15
- Republicans have nominated Paul Haring
- in CD 16
- Democrats* have re-nominated Congressman Silvestre Reyes
- in CD 17
- Republicans have nominated Nicholas Vancampen "Van" Taylor
- in CD 22
- Republicans* have re-nominated Congressman Tom DeLay
- in CD 28
- Democrats* have nominated Congressman Henry R. Cuellar
- in CD 30
- Republicans Wilson Aurbach (45%) and Amir Omar (36%) will advance to a Runoff on Tuesday 11 April
Thursday, March 2, 2006
- We extend our condolences to the friends and family of former Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Harry Browne who, after a long illness, died at his home in Franklin Tennessee on 1 March 2006.
Saturday, February 25, 2006
- State legislature partisan composition changes:
- Kentucky House. From 57 Democrats, 43 Republicans to 56 Democrats, 44 Republicans.
- Kentucky Senate. From 21 Republicans, 15 Democrats, 1 Independent, and 1 undecided to 21 Republicans, 16 Democrats, and 1 Independent.
- Lousiana House. From 67 Democrats, 37 Republicans to 65 Democrats, 39 Republicans.
- Massachusetts House. From 139 Democrats, 1 Independent to 137 Democrats, 3 Independents.
- Maine House. From 76 Democrats, 2 Independent to 74 Democrats, 4 Independents.
- Minnesota Senate. From 36 Democrats, 29 Republicans, 1 other party, 1 vacancy to 37 Democrats, 29 Republicans, 1 other party.
- New Hampshire House. From 147 Democrats, 253 Republicans, 0 Independents to 149 Democrats, 247 Republicans, 4 Independents.
- New Mexico Senate. From 23 Democrats, 19 Republicans to 24 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
- Oklahoma Senate. From 26 Democrats, 22 Republicans to 25 Democrats, 22 Republicans and 1 vacancy.
- Rhode Island House. From 59 Democrats, 16 Republicans to 60 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
- South Carolina Senate. From 19 Democrats, 27 Republicans to 20 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
- Virginia House. From 39 Democrats, 58 Republicans to 40 Democrats, 57 Republicans.
- Virginia Senate. From 16 Democrats, 24 Republicans to 17 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
- West Virginia House. From 68 Democrats, 32 Republicans to 69 Democrats, 31 Republicans.
- Democrats control both chambers in 18 states, Republicans control both chambers 20 states. There is split control in 11 states. Nebraska is unicameral and nonpartisan.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
- 7-term Congressman Robert "Bob" Menendez has been appointed by Governor Jon S. Corzine to fill the vacancy in the United States Senate caused by Corzine himself having resigned NEW JERSEY's Class 1 Senate seat on 17 January 2006 upon taking the Oath of Office as Governor of the State. The partisan composition of the U.S. Senate has now returned to 55 Republicans, 44 Democrats and 1 Independent.
- The U.S. House seat of Congressman Menendez (New Jersey's 13th Congressional District) is now vacant due to his having resigned in order to accept his appointment to the United States Senate. The partisan composition of the U.S. House is now 231 Republicans, 201 Democrats, 1 Independent and 2 vacancies.
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
- Senator Jon S. Corzine, first elected to the New Jersey U.S. Senate Class 1 seat on 7 November 2000, resigned 17 January 2006 upon taking the Oath of Office as Governor of the State, an office to which he was elected on 8 November 2005; this seat remains vacant pending the appointment of a temporary successor by now-Governor Corzine. The partisan composition of the U.S. Senate is now Senate 55 Republicans, 43 Democrats, 1 Independent and 1 vacancy.
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
- VIRGINIA Tuesday 8 November 2005 General Election for Attorney General
- On Wednesday 21 December 2005, a three-judge panel of the Richmond Circuit Court, certified the recount as follows: State Delegate Bob McDonnell (Republican): 970,981 votes to State Senator Creigh Deeds (Democratic) 970,621 votes. Hence the recount gave Mr. McDonnell a 360 vote lead. After the certification, Mr. Deeds phoned Mr. McDonnell to concede.
- History: The Virginia Board of Elections certified the results on Monday 28 November 2005 and State Senator Creigh Deeds filed a petition recount the following day. On 6 December, Richmond Circuit Court Judge Theodore J. Markow set 20 December as the date for the recount. On 21 December a three-judge panel of the Richmond Circuit Court certified the recount. Mr. Deeds conceded after the certification. Mr. McDonnell lead by 323 votes out of 1,943,250 prior to the recount and by 360 votes after the recount.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger called an 11 April Special Primary and a 6 June 2006 Special Runoff Election to fill the vacant California U.S. House CD 50 Seat caused by the resignation of Republican Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote in the Special Primary, the top vote getter from each party will participated in the Special Runoff.
Thursday, December 8, 2005
- Reports indicate that Senator Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey in November 2005 (and, therefore, must resign his Senate seat once he is sworn in as Governor on 17 January 2006 [the third Tuesday in January, per the State Constitution Art. V, sec. I, par.5]) will, once he has taken office as Governor, appoint Congressman Bob Menendez of New Jersey's CD 13 to fill out the remainder of Corzine's Senate term (which ends on 3 January 2007).
Tuesday, December 6, 2005
- Special Election to fill the vacant California U.S. House CD 48 caused by the 2 August 2005 resignation of Congressman Christopher Cox to become Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Since no candidate received a majority of the vote in the 4 October Special Primary, the top vote getter from each party participated in today's runoff election: John Campbell (Republican, winner) - 44.7%; Steve Young (Democrat) - 28.0%; Jim Gilchrist (American Independent) - 25.1%; Béa Tiritilli (Green) - 1.3%; Bruce Cohen (Libertarian) - 0.9%.
- The partisan composition of the U.S. House is now 231 Republicans, 202 Democrats, 1 Independent, and 1 vacant office.
Sunday, December 4, 2005
- The partisan composition of the Minnesota State Legislature Senate changed from 35 DFL, 31 Republicans, 1 Independent, 0 Vacancies to 36 DFL, 29 Republicans, 1 Independent, 1 Vacancy.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Monday, November 28, 2005
- Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham (California Republican CD 50) resigned, effective at close of business 1 December, from the U.S. House after pleading guilty to Federal charges involving bribes, mail fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion.
- The partisan composition of the U.S. House is now 230 Republicans, 202 Democrats, 1 Independent, and 2 vacant offices.
- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger must call a Special Election within 14 days of the vacancy, that is, by 12 December.
- If a candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in the Special Primary, that candidate is elected. If no candidate receives a majority, the top vote getter from each party will compete in a Special Election.
- The Special Election would be held on a Tuesday between 16 and 17 weeks after the proclamation or on the date of a regularly scheduled election should there be a regularly scheduled election within 180 days. The Special Primary is held 8-9 weeks before the Special Election. Hence, the Special Primary could be as early as Tuesday 24 January and the Special Election as late as Tuesday 6 June 2006. (Reference California Elections Code 10700-10707)
- VIRGINIA Tuesday 8 November 2005 General Election for Attorney General update. The contest for Attorney General is too close to call with 323 votes (out of 1,943,250) separating the top two candidates. The Virginia Board of Elections certified the results today: State Delegate Bob McDonnell (Republican): 970,886 - 49.96%, State Senator Creigh Deeds (Democratic): 970,563 - 49.95%. Mr. Deeds, the losing candidate, has 10 days to petition the Board of Elections for a recount. Virginia law allows for a recount when the margin of victory is less than 1%. If the results are within 0.5%, the government pays the cost of a recount.
Saturday, November 19, 2005
- Northern Marianas General Election for Governor. Speaker Benigno Repeki Fitial and Vice Speaker Timothy Pangelinan Villagomez are elected Governor and Lt. Governor respectively. On Saturday 19 November 2005 the absentee ballots were counted. 1,602 absentee ballots were mailed to voters, 1,378 were returned to the Election Commission, and 1,219 were properly completed. Fitial lead before and after the absentee ballots were tallied. Results as of 19 November 2005: Fitial/Villagomez (Covenant): 3,809 - 28.07% (winner), Hofschneider/Apatang (Independent): 3,710 - 27.34%, Babauta/Benavente (Republican, Incumbent): 3,610 - 26.60%, Tenorio/Antonio Aguon Santos (Democratic): 2,442 - 17.99%.
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
- Mission Statement for 2006
- New Jersey - General Election (Governor). U.S. Senator Jon Corzine (Democrat) has been elected Governor of New Jersey with 53% of the vote. An Amendment to the State Constitution was also on the ballot in the General Election on 8 November 2005 and was approved by a majority of the State's voters: it will allow NEW JERSEY to elect its first Lieutenant Governor at the same time the State.
- Virginia - General Election (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General). Lieutenant Governor Tim Kaine (Democrat) has been elected Governor of Virginia with 52% of the vote. Former State Senator Bill Bolling (Republican) has been elected Lieutenant Governor of Virginia with 51% of the vote. The Attorney General's contest is to close to call.
Saturday, November 5, 2005
- Northern Marianas General Election for Governor. Governor Juan Nekai Babauta (Republican) is running for re-election. The results of the Gubernatorial Election will be known when some 1,602 absentee ballots are counted on 19 November 2005. Results as of this writing: Fitial/Villagomez (Covenant): 3,497 votes - 28.31%, Hofschneider/Apatang (Independent): 3,371 votes - 27.29%; Babauta/Benavente (Republican, Incumbent): 3,228 votes - 26.13%, Tenorio/Antonio Aguon Santos (Democratic): 2,256 votes - 18.26%.
Monday, October 31, 2005
- President George W. Bush has nominated Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr., age 55, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit to the United States Supreme Court to succeed the retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor; Judge Alito is also a former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.
Thurday, October 27, 2005
Sunday, October 9, 2005
Tuesday, October 4, 2005
- Special Election to fill the vacant California U.S. House CD 48 caused by the 2 August 2005 resignation of Congressman Christopher Cox to become Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. If a candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, that candidate is elected. Since no candidate received a majority, the top vote getters from each party will compete in a Tuesday 6 December 2005 runoff: John Campbell (Republican) - 45.6%; Jim Gilchrist (American Independent) - 14.6%; Steve Young (Democrat) - 8.7%; Béa Tiritilli (Green) - 0.9%; Bruce Cohen (Libertarian) - 0.8%.
Monday, October 3, 2005
Thursday, September 29, 2005
- United States Supreme Court Justices. John Roberts Confirmed, Sworn in as new U.S. Chief Justice
- By a vote of 78-22, the United States Senate this morning confirmed U.S. Court of Appeals Judge John G. Roberts, Jr. to be Chief Justice of the United States; Chief Justice Roberts was sworn in at the White House this afternoon.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
- House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (Republican, Texas CD 22) was indicted on one count of criminal conspiracy in a campaign finance scheme by a Texas grand jury.
- "In accordance with the rules of the House Republican Conference, I will temporarily step aside as floor leader in order to win exoneration from these baseless charges."
- Congressman Roy Blunt (Republican, Missouri CD 7), the majority Whip, will be the interim Leader.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
- The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13 to 5 to send the nomination of Federal Court of Appeals Judge John G. Roberts for U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice to the full Senate.
Monday, September 5, 2005
- United States Supreme Court Justices. Federal Court of Appeals Judge John G. Roberts of the District of Columbia Circuit, who had already been nominated to replace retiring U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, was nominated by President George W. Bush to replace the late Chief Justice Rehnquist. A new nomination for a successor to Justice O'Connor will now have to be made by the President. Both Judge Roberts to be Chief Justice of the United States and any future nominee to Justice O'Connor's seat on the U.S. Supreme Court will have to be confirmed by a majority of the United States Senate before either may enter upon duties re: the Nation's highest Court.
Saturday, September 3, 2005
- United States Supreme Court Justices. U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist passed away 3 September 2005 at the age of 80 years 11 months. He was born 1 October 1924. Chief Justice Rehnquist was first appointed an Associate Justice of the Nation's highest Court by President Richard Nixon and sworn in 7 January 1972. Justice Rehnquist was elevated to the Chief Justiceship by President Ronald Reagan and entered upon his duties as Chief Justice on 26 September 1986. Mr. Rehnquist served a total of 33 years 7 months on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
- Last contested statewide race of 2004, the North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction is settled on 23 August 2005!
- After the 2 November 2004 election, Democrat June Atkinson led Republican Bill Fletcher by 8,535 votes.
- The State Board of Elections convened in public session on Tuesday 30 November and unanimously certified Democrat June Atkinson as the winner.
- Republican Bill Fletcher appealed.
- On 18 December 2004 Visiting Superior Court Judge Henry W. Hight Jr. denied Mr. Fletcher's request to order the elections board to disregard 11,310 provisional ballots cast by voters who went to the wrong precincts.
- Mr. Fletcher obtained a court order barring the inauguration of June Atkinson.
- Circa 5 May 2005 the federal government approved a pair of new North Carolina laws allowing the General Assembly to select a winner in the election.
- The special 10 member legislative committee held a hearing on Thursday 14 July 2005. The session concluded issuing neither a recommendation nor a date to reconvene.
- On 10 August 2005 the legislative committee, consisting of 6 Democrats and 4 Republicans, voted by voice to recommended that the full legislature declare Democrat June Atkinson the winner.
- On Tuesday 23 August 2005 the legislature, in joint session, voted 93 for Democrat June Atkinson, 26 abstentions, 21 for Republican Bill Fletcher.
- Shortly after the vote, June Atkinson was sworn into office by Secretary of State Elaine Marshall.
- Interim Superintendents:
- Acting Public Instruction Superintendent Patricia Willoughby was appointed August 2004 and resigned June 2005.
- Deputy state superintendent Janice Davis was given temporary responsibilities as chief schools officer upon the resigation of Patricia Willoughby and served until June Atkinson was sworn.
Monday, August 15, 2005
- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger called Special Election to fill the vacant seat in U.S. House CD 48 caused by the 2 August 2005 resignation of Congressman Christopher Cox to become Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. If a candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in the Tuesday 4 October 2005 election, that candidate is elected. If no candidate receives a majority, the top vote getter from each party will compete in a Tuesday 6 December 2005 runoff.
Wednesday, August 3, 2005
Tuesday, August 2, 2005
- OHIO 2nd Congressional District: Special Election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Congressman Rob Portman (R), 29 April 2005, to become U.S. Trade Representative. Republican Jean Schmidt wins with 52% of the vote to Democrat Paul Hackett's 48%.
- Congressman Christopher Cox (Republican, California CD 48) resigned from the U.S. House effective at the close of business 2 August 2005.
- The partisan composition of the U.S. House is now 231 Republicans, 202 Democrats, 1 Independent, and 1 vacant office.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
- Louisiana Secretary of State McKeithen dies, 16 July 2005
- W. Fox McKeithen, five-term Secretary of State of LOUISIANA, passed away on Saturday 16 July 2005; he was 58 years old. Paralyzed from the neck down due to a fall he took back on 17 February that severely injured his spine, McKeithen had been in and out of rehabilitation facilities since his mishap and then entered a hospital in Baton Rouge, the State Capital, in June with an infection and accompanying fever.
- Reports indicate that McKeithen had actually drafted a letter of resignation and submitted it on Friday (15 July) but his resignation was never publicly announced by his own office.
Monday, August 1, 2005
Saturday, July 16, 2005
- Louisiana Secretary of State McKeithen dies, 16 July 2005
- W. Fox McKeithen, five-term Secretary of State of LOUISIANA, passed away on Saturday 16 July 2005; he was 58 years old. Paralyzed from the neck down due to a fall he took back on 17 February that severely injured his spine, McKeithen had been in and out of rehabilitation facilities since his mishap and then entered a hospital in Baton Rouge, the State Capital, in June with an infection and accompanying fever.
- Reports indicate that McKeithen had actually drafted a letter of resignation and submitted it on Friday (15 July) but his resignation was never publicly announced by his own office.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
- Federal Judge Roberts Nominated to Succeed Supreme Court Justice O'Connor
- President Bush has named Judge John Roberts of the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit to the Supreme Court of the United States. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the 50 year old Roberts would replace Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor who recently announced her retirement. The Bush Administration is hoping to have Judge Roberts confirmed to the Nation's highest Court and sworn in by the time the next Term of Court convenes on Monday 3 October 2005; Justice O'Connor has already postdated her resignation so as to take effect upon the installation of a successor in case such successor is not yet on the bench by the October 2005 Term of Court.
- United States Supreme Court Justices
Friday, July 1, 2005
- Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's resignation letter
- Dear President Bush: This is to inform you of my decision to retire from my position as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, effective upon the nomination and confirmation of my successor. It has been a great privilege, indeed, to have served as a member of the Court for 24 terms. I will leave it with enormous respect for the integrity of the Court and its role under our constitutional structure. Sincerely, Sandra Day O'Connor
- Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, 75, was born 26 March 1930. She was appointed to the Supreme Court on 25 September 1981 by then President Ronald Reagan. At the time of her resignation, she had served on the Court for 23 years and 9 months. United States Supreme Court Justices
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
- Virginia State Primary: Party nominations re: the 2005 General Election (Tuesday 8 November):
- for Governor:
- Democrats: nominee by Party process-- Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine is the sole Democratic candidate for this office.
- Republicans: 2 candidates-- former Att'y-Gen'l Jerry Kilgore has won his Party's nomination for this office.
- for Lieutenant Governor:
- Democrats: 4 candidates-- former Congresswoman Leslie Byrne has won her Party's nomination for this office.
- Republicans: 2 candidates-- State Sen. Bill Bolling has won his Party's nomination for this office.
- for Attorney General:
- Democrats: nominee by Party process-- State Sen. Creigh Deeds is the sole Democratic candidate for this office.
- Republicans: 2 candidates-- State Del. Bob McDonnell has won his Party's nomination for this office.
Ohio Special Primary: 2nd Congressional District -- being held to nominate candidates for a Special Election [Tuesday 2 August 2005] filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Congressman Rob Portman (R), 29 April 2005, to become U.S. Trade Representative.
- Democrats: 5 candidates-- Paul Hackett has won his Party's nomination to this office.
- Republicans: 11 candidates-- Jean Schmidt has won her Party's nomination to this office.
Tuesday, June 7, 2005
- New Jersey State Primary: Party nominations for Governor re: General Election (8 Nov 2005):
- Democrats: 3 candidates-- U.S. Senator Jon Corzine wins his Party's Gubernatorial Primary with 88% of the vote.
- Republicans: 7 candidates-- : 2002 GOP U.S. Senate nominee Doug Forrester wins his Party's Gubernatorial Primary with 36% of the vote to 31% for 2001 GOP Gubernatorial nominee Bret Schundler with nearly all election precincts now reporting.
Thursday, June 2, 2005
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
- The Bush Administration: Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman William H. Donaldson announced his resignation effective 30 June 2005.
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Sunday, May 8, 2005
- Governor Bob Taft of Ohio has called a special Congressional election for 2 August 2005, and a primary, if necessary, on 14 June 2005 to fill a vacancy occurring 29 April 2005 in Ohio CD 2 upon the resignation of Congressman Rob Portman (Republican) being confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative.
- Election 2008 Primary, Caucus, and Convention Phase: Notes added for The [Democratic] Commission on Presidential Nomination Timing and Scheduling; 2008 primaries for Arkansas, California, Montana, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
Review changes prior to Sunday, May 8, 2005.
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