Elections & Campaigns News
Vote for news about candidates in national, local and state elections. Read announcements about political campaigns, endorsements, election results, party initiatives, political action committees and fundraising efforts.
Analysis: Medicaid Inefficiencies Cost Ohio Taxpayers Nearly $900 Million per Year
Governor Kasich must change government culture to succeed, expert says. An analysis by the former Performance Measures Manager for the Ohio Department of Aging has uncovered between $800-$900 million dollars in unnecessary annual Medicaid spending by the state of Ohio. The analysis, conducted by... - January 06, 2011 - Measurement Resources Company
Ronna Martin Announces Campaign for Eanes ISD (Texas) School District Board of Trustees.
Ronna Martin of Austin and Westlake (Texas) has announced that she will run for a Trustee position on the Eanes ISD School Board in the May 2011 election. Martin established a campaign network officially on January 1, 2011 and the website address is http://www.voteronna.com and is actively seeking donations. Also a Facebook page for the campaign is located at http://www.facebook.com/voteronna. - January 02, 2011 - Don Martin Public Affairs
New Release Tells Compelling Story of Bosnian Refugees in Germany; Dog Ear Publishing Releases Book by William S. Walker
More than two million people were forced from their homes by the 1992-95 war in Bosnia, the most violent chapter in the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. Germany provided sanctuary for nearly 350,000 Bosnians. German and Bosnian Voices in a Time of Crisis tells the story of what happened to them during the war years and afterwards. The author, a journalist who has reported from the Balkan region for two decades, interviewed hundreds of people to tell this story. - December 22, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Florida Political Pundit Frank Torres Reflects on Election Year 2010
Orlando area Political Pundit Frank Torres reflects on election year 2010, his role and the future. - November 17, 2010 - Frank Torres Strategies
Nov. 2: Votesane.com to Provide an Insider’s View to Election Night Returns and Early Results via Twitter and Facebook
Votesane.com, the nonpartisan, online political “storefront," will provide early results and up-to-date insights with an insider’s perspective into Election Night returns via Twitter and Facebook. - October 31, 2010 - Votesane PAC
New Website Helps Voters Match Personal Views to Candidates
VoterMind.com, a non-partisan educational tool that matches voters with candidates has launched its prototype website. - October 28, 2010 - VoterMind.com
Action Party of Morton Grove Announces Slate of Candidates for 2011
The Action Party of Morton Grove proudly announces its slate of candidates for the April 2011 municipal election. Three trustee seats on Morton Grove’s Village Board will be on the April ballot. The Action Party has slated Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth. All three are current sitting Trustees. - October 26, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Education Online Services Corporation Participated in the Annual White House Initiative Conference on HBCUs
Education Online Services Corporation participates in panel discussion on the future of online education at annual White House Initiative conference on HBCU’s - October 21, 2010 - Education Online Services Corp
City Attorney Jennifer McGrath Attends Candidate Forum to Discuss the Office of Huntington Beach City Attorney
Huntington Beach City Attorney Jennifer McGrath attended the Kiwanis City Attorney Candidate Forum held at the Meadowlark Country Club in Huntington Beach, California, on September 28, 2010, to discuss the office of Huntington Beach City Attorney. - October 20, 2010 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
The Socionomics Institute Explains Why Voters Aren't Going to Take It Anymore
They're Mad as Hell - Are They Gonna Take It Anymore? Remember the Republican Revolution of 1994 when an angry electorate dramatically changed the political landscape? The 2010 November election is shaping up to be even bigger. - October 20, 2010 - The Socionomics Institute
Dalai Lama Given Map Showing an Independent Tibet Before USA Visit
Reigniting the debate on the historical relationship between Tibet and China, the Dalai Lama recently accepted a gift of an antique map from 1869 that clearly defines Tibet and China as separate countries. A joint gift from Emory University and Miklian Antiquarian Maps, the antique map bolsters claims of Tibet as a sovereign nation. - October 19, 2010 - Miklian Antiquarian Maps
Tim Haider Comments on the Race for Tustin City Council
Tim D. Haider of TDH & Associates, LLC is running for Tustin City Council in the upcoming November 2, 2010 election. He’s made the following comments to his constituency regarding campaign donations… "My Tustin constituents and fellow Californians, I am a candidate in the... - October 18, 2010 - TDH & Associates, LLC
Gregory's Verdict: Why is St. Joseph Failing to Attract Quality, Family-Wage Jobs?
Jason Gregory, Republican candidate for Missouri State Rep 27, verdict on why St. Joseph is failing to attract jobs and his plan to put St. Joseph, MO back to work with quality, family-wage jobs. - October 18, 2010 - Gregory for State Representative
Votesane’s Political Pundits Spar About Tea Party’s Future Post Mid-Term Elections
Is the Tea Party a new brand, part of the Republican Party or just a fairy tale created by powerful, monied interests? Political pundits—Karen Finney and John Feehery—Votesane’s featured columnists, share different takes on the Tea Party and its future in their weekly debate... - October 13, 2010 - Votesane PAC
Photographs of the Kiwanis Huntington Beach City Council Candidate Forum Released by the Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath
The Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney of Huntington Beach announces the release of photographs of the Kiwanis Huntington Beach City Council Candidate Forum held in Huntington Beach, California, at the Meadowlark Country Club. - October 10, 2010 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
Carter Out-Raises Kent by More than Two-to-One
In the recent campaign finance reporting period, Texas House District 102 Republican nominee Stefani Carter outraised her Democratic opponent, Carol Kent, by more than two-to-one. Carter has completely erased the early Kent fundraising advantage – topping Kent by more than $18,000 during the... - October 07, 2010 - Stefani Carter for State Representative
TelOnU Announces New Social Media Platform for Sharing Political Views and Reviews
2010 Election Sparks Lively Debate through Questions and Answers about Candidates and Elected Officials - October 07, 2010 - TelOnU
NRA Gives Jason Gregory Thumbs Up in Missouri's 27th District Race
NRA-PVF gives Jason Gregory highest rating in Missouri's House District 27 State Representative race. - October 06, 2010 - Gregory for State Representative
Texas Business Endorses Stefani Carter as "Best Suited to Promote a Better Business Climate in Texas"
The Business & Commerce Political Action Committee (BACPAC), the political arm of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), announced its endorsement of Republican Stefani Carter in Texas House District 102. “I'm honored to receive the endorsement of the Texas Association of... - October 05, 2010 - Stefani Carter for State Representative
Morton Grove Action Party Maintains Its Long Tradition of Encouraging Community Involvement in Government
The Action Party of Morton Grove encourages citizens to get involved in local government by actively volunteering to keep open, honest and effective leadership in their village. While no local offices are on the upcoming ballot, the organization encourages every eligible citizen to register and vote in the upcoming November 2, 2010 General Election. - October 05, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Morton Grove Action Party Hits the Streets for Fall "Walk & Talk"
A record number of Morton Grove Action Party volunteers, members, officers, directors, and elected officials took to the streets of Morton Grove (specifically precincts 52, 54, and 55) going door-to-door to take the pulse of the public and to hear what residents had to say about what is going on in their neighborhoods. Voters’ opinions, comments, and suggestions were solicited. - September 30, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Votesane.com Adds New Feature: “Sanity Checks by Uncle Scott,” an Irreverent Diatribe about Politics, Sports, and Life
Votesane.com, the nonpartisan, political web portal recently launched by VotesaneTM PAC, added another interesting regular column called “Uncle Scott’s Sanity Checks” to its stable of political features. These columns, authored by veteran political fundraiser Scott Douglas,... - September 30, 2010 - Votesane PAC
Bumpspot.com Announces Unique Website on Current Mideast and Jewish Issues
Providing nuanced analysis of "in the news" issues related primarily to the Jewish people, Israel and the Middle East while compiling leading Arab and Israeli web resources in one easy-to-use site - September 29, 2010 - Bumpspot
Eva Minge Solidarity Spring/Summer Collection 2011 at New York Fashion Week ... Fashion with Message
Eva Minge Spring Summer Show 2011, held on the 15th of September 2010 at New York Fashion Week was inspired, sponsored and dedicated to the 30 year anniversary of Solidarity. Solidarity is a polish phenomenon, the biggest movement in world history with 10mln members. It gave freedom to Poland and... - September 24, 2010 - Eva Minge
YAF Supports Maryland Store Owner in Spat Over “Offensive” T-Shirts Supporting Arizona
“Maryland Stands With Arizona” Shirts Called Derogatory and Offensive by Mall Management - September 22, 2010 - Young Americans for Freedom--Maryland State Chapter
James Gerdeman, Authors New Book About Peoples' Pain in "Tea Party Steeps for a Stronger America" and Builds Plan for Middle Class Americans
Author, James Gerdeman commits his new book to springboard his business to another level as readers discover the insight and specific actions to help middle class conservative Americans take action. This new approach uses the voters as the central theme. Specific attention is given to pictures and diagrams to provide clarity. Guidelines are given to analyze political speech so the people can better understand the facts. Readers across the nation will gain from this work. - September 22, 2010 - JDGerdeman
Carter Leads Kent by 9 Points in New Poll
A new public opinion poll of 350 registered voters in the 102nd Texas House District by Shaw & Company Research shows Republican challenger Stefani Carter with a nine point lead over freshman Democratic legislator Carol Kent. The poll, taken from September 9-11, shows Carter leading Kent 49% to... - September 16, 2010 - Stefani Carter for State Representative
Jennifer McGrath Receives the Endorsement of Huntington Beach Police Officers and Huntington Beach Firefighters
The Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney of Huntington Beach announces that Jennifer McGrath has received the official endorsement of the Huntington Beach Police Officers Association and the Huntington Beach Firefighters Association. - September 16, 2010 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
Huey Long's Contemporary and Law Partner's Lost Political Papers Discovered. Now Published in New Book.
Harvey G. Fields died in 1961 and for over forty-five years his political papers were hidden away waiting to be discovered. Two years ago the papers came to light and gave new insight into the Huey Long years and the political scenes of the deep south and nation from the early 1920s through the mid 40s. These papers have now been archived at LSU but not before a book was written about Fields and the political history of the nation. "I Called Him Grand Dad" is now published and available. - September 13, 2010 - Thomas T Fields
Votesane.com’s Political Pundits Call Primaries’ Outcome a "Waste Land" and "Extremist;" Nonpartisan Site Also Lists Politicians’ Support of Ground Zero Mosque
Votesane.com’s political pundits take sides, calling primaries a “waste land” for Democrats and a Tea Party for “extremist candidates.” Sharp words about fall election prospects for their opponent’s political parties permeate Votesane’s debate between political pundits - Karen Finney and John Feehery. The nonpartisan political website also lists which politicians support building a mosque at Ground Zero. - September 11, 2010 - Votesane PAC
Yes, They Can Hear You Now. Citizen's Can Express Their Opinion with Their Own Voice Using DirectedMessages to Reach Any Government Official or Decision Maker in the U.S.
A new company that will change how citizens communicate with their government officials. DirectedMessages will be the "mouthpiece" of ordinary citizens who want their voices heard. They can join with PACS, unions, political organizations in influencing decision making/voting on important issues that affect each citizen. DirectedMessages are delivered by phone to the call target and signed off with the name of the voice petitioner. Petitions can be paid for by sponsors as well. - September 08, 2010 - directed messages.com llc.
Desert Burning - Desert Storm Novel Receives Favorable Reviews. Released to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Kuwaiti Invasion.
On August 2, 1990 the world was rocked with the message that Kuwait had been invaded by Iraq. For eight months the world held its breath as it prepared for the "mother of all battles." Thomas T. Fields has resurrected the events of that time in this new novel, Desert Burning. - September 08, 2010 - Thomas T Fields
Stop the Insanity, Charley Miller is on Colorado's November Ballot as Unaffiliated for the US Senate
Stop the Insanity, Almost every American Charley Miller has talked too has said, one issue that is keeping them up at night is the political problems are out of control. Charley Miller's radio show deals with the issue to "Stop the Insanity" and invites all to call in and have that dialog. - September 06, 2010 - Charley Miller 2010
Congressional Candidate Receives Endorsement from Peter King
Congressional Candidate Fran Becker recently received the endorsement of Congressman Peter King. - September 05, 2010 - Becker For Congress
Missouri Right to Life Endorses Gregory for State Representative
Missouri Right to Life has endorsed Jason Gregory for State Representative in Missouri’s 27th District State Representative race. - September 04, 2010 - Gregory for State Representative
Photographs of the Huntington Harbour Republican Women Federated Candidate Forum Released by the Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath
The Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney of Huntington Beach announces the release of over 60 photographs of the Huntington Harbour Republican Women Federated Candidate Forum held in Huntington Beach, California, at the Meadowlark Country Club. - September 03, 2010 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
World News Daily Teams Up with Florida Young Americans for Freedom to Offer the Lowest Price for Their Taking America Back Conference
Patriots are gathering together in Dural, Fla. this Fall for the "Taking America Back" conference on September 16-18, 2010. Like-minded vision and communication are vital when choosing which direction America should follow. America has moved, in many ways, from being freedom fighters to... - September 01, 2010 - Florida Young Americans for Freedom
Senate Candidate Mike East to Join Panel on US, Japan, and China Business Opportunities
Kentucky Senate Candidate, Mike East, sees huge business potential for Western Kentucky in China. He is currently involved with trade in China and seeks to promote Chinese trade in Kentucky. - August 25, 2010 - Mike East for Senate
Kenneth Newman, DVM, Begins Lobbying for Gracie's Law in Florida
Kenneth Newman, DVM, author of Meet Me at the Rainbow Bridge, met with Florida State Representative Rick Kriseman, and Liada LaBonte, Chief Legislative Assistant to Florida State Senator Dennis Jones, to find a sponsor for Gracie’s Law. Dr. Newman composed Gracie’s Law to honor Gracie,... - August 18, 2010 - Kenneth Newman
Senate Hopeful Prompts Pledge
Political newbie, Mike East, gave the Fancy Farm establishment a surprise when he pointed out the fact that the Pledge of Allegiance had been omitted from the Western Kentucky annual political gathering. - August 14, 2010 - Mike East for Senate
Dog Royaltees Gets Political; Its Time to Let The Dog do the Talking
Dog Royaltees launches promotional political dog t-shirts. Additional exposure can be tremendous. Dog Royaltees offers free design services. - August 12, 2010 - Dog Royaltees
Ebby Halliday Endorses Republican Nominee Stefani Carter for State Representative
Texas real estate legend Ebby Halliday today endorsed Republican nominee Stefani Carter in her bid for State Representative, District 102 in Dallas County. Halliday is one of Dallas’ first and most successful women entrepreneurs. Her real estate brokerage sells more homes in Texas than any... - August 10, 2010 - Stefani Carter for State Representative
Political Ideologies in Election Time is the Topic of a Monthly Gathering of Freedom & Virtue Institute
Political ideologies will be discussed at the Freedom & Virtue Institute’s next Hour of Freedom to be held on August 18 at 6 p.m. at The Forest Country Club in Fort Myers. As election time nears, the political discourse often labels politicians and others as conservative, moderate,... - August 07, 2010 - Freedom & Virtue Institute
Ward 5 City Council Candidate Kenyan McDuffie Wins No.1 Spot on the Democratic Primary Ballot
Kenyan McDuffie’s campaign for the Ward 5 Council seat heightened after receiving word that his name will be No.1 on the ballot in the September 14 Democratic primary. Last Friday, the DC Board of Election and Ethics (BOEE) pulled each candidate’s name out of a hat during its lottery to... - July 31, 2010 - Kenyan McDuffie City Council Campaign 2010
New Memoir by Alan L. Greenberg About Funny Happenings at High Places in Government Will Agitate, Motivate as Inside Stories Come to Light; Released by Dog Ear Publishing
Confessions of a Government Man: How to Succeed in any Bureaucracy mixes salty New York culture and a cast of characters worthy of Hollywood. Alan L. Greenberg’s often hilarious memoirs recount a successful career in which he dealt with a vast variety of influential people. - July 31, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
State Senate Candidate Karen Montgomery Decries Hate Crimes at Olney Synagogue
Delegate Karen Montgomery, candidate for District 14 seat in the State Senate, has pledged to support a community –wide effort to fight and prevent hate crimes, such as the anti-Semitic graffiti painted this week on B’nai Shalom of Olney. Montgomery was one of more than 500 attendees... - July 31, 2010 - Citizens for Karen Montgomery
New In-Depth Study of the History of the Vietnamese Communist Party and the Vietnam Conflict Released by Dog Ear Publishing; Book by Martin Scott Catino
This new release, published by Dog Ear Publishing, focuses on the foundational activities of the Vietnamese Communist Party as it developed and matured in Indochina, particularly the activities of the party’s leader, Ho Chi Minh. The author uncovers a ruthless man who is a consummate actor as... - July 31, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Jim and Madlene Moseley of TransGuardian.com Meet Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi
Jim and Madlene Moseley of TransGuardian.com attended the Orange County World Affairs Council Dinner honoring Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. The Moseleys were guests of Thomas L. Phillips, Chairman and Founder of Eagle Publishing, who published Reza Pahlavi's recent book, Winds of Change, under the Regnery imprimatur. - July 26, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Conservative Congress Endorses Krysztoforski
Conservative Congress (conservativecongress.com) endorses Joseph Krysztoforski's candidacy for the US House of Representatives, Maryalnd 6th District, over that of 19 year Republican incumbent, Roscoe Bartlett. - July 25, 2010 - JTK for Congress
Dr. Leigh-Davis Does Not Apologize; Rather She Qualifies Her Remarks on U.S. Immigration Law
After much backlash, and even threats, Dr. Leigh-Davis explains her views on U.S. immigration law, during her weekly radio talk show “The Real Deal.” - July 21, 2010 - Dr. Leigh-Davis