When is the general election in November a non-event? In Congressional districts like Minnesota’s Fifth, which is something like 90% Democratic and 10% Green (I’m exaggerating, but only a little). Which is why today’s primary election — to replace exiting Congressman Keith Ellison — is so important. The leading contenders to fill the seat: former...Read More
Good Thing the Election’s Not in December Ok, so I didn’t really think the lawn sign (left) involved Santa Claus and litigation. But, I wasn’t exactly expecting a July election contest, either. It turns out that the primary for the St. Louis Park City Council is August 13. Ms. Santa is one of the incumbents. (File...Read More