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Archive of Elections on Friday July 03, 2009
MN: If Coleman goes for governor, he'll cast a long shadow
The biggest mystery, now that Democrat Al Franken is heading to the U.S. Senate, is how soon Republican Norm Coleman will let Minnesotans know whether he wants to be their governor. Read More
AK: Native rights activist will run for governorktuu
A longtime activist for Alaska Native rights intends to run for governor. Read More
AK: The Sarah Palin chronicles mask deeper GOP troubles
On the same day Republicans surrendered a symbolically significant seat in the Senate, the Sarah Palin wars erupted again inside the party. Leaks followed by trash-talking followed by recriminations. Read More
AL: Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb decides against run for governorship
Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb on Wednesday said she plans to keep her seat on the Alabama Supreme Court and will not run for governor. Read More
AL: Sparks unveiling platform for Alabama governor
State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks is unveiling a major part of his platform in his Democratic campaign for governor. Read More
AL: Chief Justice Cobb won't make gubernatorial bid
Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb said Wednesday that she will not run for governor in 2010. Read More
AZ: Legislators OK change to Tucson elections
The Legislature has approved major changes in how Tucsonans elect their City Council members. Read More
AZ: Bill lets political signs go up on rights of way
State senators gave final approval Wednesday to legislation blocking state or local officials from removing political signs from public rights of way. Read More
GA: Nine are candidates for state Supreme Court vacancy
Atlanta's U.S. attorney, five judges and three private attorneys were nominated Wednesday to be Georgia's next Supreme Court justice. Read More
GA: Hunstein finishes long road to Ga. chief justice
Carol Hunstein's long journey to the pinnacle of Georgia's legal system took more twists and turns than a captivating trial. Read More
GA: Democrat urges Barnes to reconsider
A Democratic gubernatorial candidate is urging former Gov. Roy Barnes to reconsider his run for office. Read More
IA: 32-year-old GOP candidate would be youngest governor in Iowa history, if elected
A 32-year-old from Cedar Rapids is running for governor and, if elected, he'd be Iowa's youngest chief executive. Read More
NJ: Obama to hit the trail for Corzine
Hoping to sprinkle Gov. Jon Corzine with political stardust, President Obama will hit the campaign trail in New Jersey in two weeks. Read More
NM: N.M. SOS Mary Herrera -- All systems should be online Thursday
New Mexico Secretary of State Mary Herrera said late Wednesday that the computer systems in her office that enable database searches and Uniform Commercial Code filings should be back online Thursday. Read More
PA: Drug company's case reaches top state court
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear legal arguments from a pharmaceutical company about whether a Texas law firm whose founder donated $91,000 to Gov. Ed Rendell's campaign can continue to represent the state in a lawsuit against the drug manufacturer. Read More
RI: Supporters of state name change poised to woo voters' support
Supporters of a plan that would give voters in next year's general election the opportunity to strike the phrase "and Providence Plantations" from the state's formal name, launched a public awareness and education campaign Wednesday. Read More
RI: Lt. Gov. Roberts bows out of race for governor
Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will not run for governor in 2010, according to a surprise announcement Wednesday afternoon that squelched widespread speculation the Cranston Democrat would compete for Rhode Island's most powerful elective post. Read More
SC: 39 trips for Sanford with no security in '09
Gov. Mark Sanford left the Governor's Mansion without a security escort 38 times in 2008. In the first six months of this year, he left the mansion without security 39 times. Read More
SC: S.C. governor resists pressure to resign
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford defied calls for his resignation yesterday from GOP leaders, insisting he will remain in office even as his political fortunes dimmed in the wake of his admission that he secretly traveled abroad to meet a mistress. Read More
TN: Ex-GOP chief - Don't judge me by anti-Obama tactics
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Former Tennessee Republican chairwoman Robin Smith said Wednesday that a state GOP news release that used Barack Obama's middle name, "Hussein," and showed him in traditional African clothing should not be used to question her leadership during her run for Congress. Read More
TN: Top GOP gubernatorial candidates raise $6.3M
The top three candidates for the Republican nomination for Tennessee governor said they have combined to raise $6.3 million through the first six months of the year. Read More
VT: State senator runs for lieutenant governor
State Sen. Edward Flanagan is running for lieutenant governor. Read More
WA: WA property tax campaign moves toward fall ballot
Professional initiative promoter Tim Eyman could move his latest campaign closer to the ballot if he hands over nearly 300,000 valid petition signatures to Washington state officials. Read More
WI: Neumann files for gubernatorial run
The Republicans have another candidate who is officially running for Governor. Although Mark Neumann is a former US House member, he is actually touting his work in the private sector over the past decade. Read More |
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