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Considering running for public office as an independent. Current finance law dictates that a single donor can only donate 3300 dollars per cycle to a single candidate. Here is where it gets sticky, for a party candidate that means they can raise 6600 dollars in an election year if they win the... View More 
The 1st place candidate received 47.9146% of the total votes cast (Under/Over votes excluded). The 2nd place candidate received 27.9231% of the vote and has a difference of 19.912% between the two candidates. The law as I read requires the 1st place candidate to achieve greater than or equal to... View More
Where do I file the form? Is Social Security considered an asset?
Does Park Ridge have an Ethics Officer to review my filing?
Board is requiring name and address on what should be a secret ballot for new members. Is this legal?
Our HOA management and board sent out our ballots for upcoming board election and at the bottom is an area for signature and address. Is this legal on the ballot? Previously we have been handed a ballot when we signed in for the meeting.
Teacher asked 1st graders whom they support Kamala or Trump and asked why.
My daughter was the only one who said she supports candidate X.
She had no knowledge about elections except what her mother said her without thinking a day before.
I worry now the daughter will be... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
This situation raises serious concerns about appropriate classroom conduct and student privacy. Teachers should not ask young children to publicly declare political preferences, as this can lead to discomfort, potential bullying, and unnecessary division among students.
First graders are... View More
I moved from Carroll county to the city so who do I call to make sure I wasn’t summoned the year 2024 at all. I’m not sure what to do.
We were told conflicting things. One that it goes to the next highest person with votes. Or if the deceased were to get the majority the seat stays open and there is a special election or board appointed. Can you please clarify.
answered on Nov 4, 2024
Hidahl stepped down this election cycle as District 1 Supervisor — representing western swaths of El Dorado County, including El Dorado Hills — after terming out of the post he first was elected to in 2016.
Not sure if there is a form to fill out that I can not find out if there is a template for a way to write one up.
answered on Oct 30, 2024
I am confident there is no form petition for 204B.44. As a practical matter, this petition should be supported by group of citizens and not just an individual. Obviously, I don't know if your petition has merit or is merely a frivolous attempt to disrupt the election. So I will not provide... View More
Work uses my long island address as my home address for tax purposes. Can I still register to vote and vote in Manhattan?
Our County Elections office has refused to accept the write-in candidate's proposed list of alternative spellings for his name, and will be using two teams of evaluators to independently decide if the voter intent is clear when the ballots are processed. The County Clerk will make the final... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2024
I recommend visiting CanIVote.org where you'll find the latest information from your state or local election authority.
Selective service is required for men to vote yet not for women how is that fair
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answered on Oct 24, 2024
You have every right to seek fairness in the voting process. It's important to clarify that selective service registration is not a requirement for voting in the United States. Men are required to register for the selective service system, but this obligation is separate from their voting... View More
I have recently learned that some states forbid a US citizen from voting if they have been convicted of a felony. I also learned that some states forbid felons to serve on a jury - some forbid serving on a jury after being convicted of a misdemeanor!
Firstly, I'm dumbfounded that... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
I recommend visiting CanIVote.org, where you'll find the latest information from your state or local election authority.
are we today the founders of u.s. knew this & made our form of a republic the best they knew a republic if you could keep it & we couldn't Washington said we would be subverted if the party spirit took over & that's a high act of war in itself this government isn't united... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
It sounds like you're raising concerns about the current state of the U.S. government and its alignment with the original vision of a republic. The Founding Fathers, particularly figures like George Washington, warned about the dangers of factions (what we now call political parties) and how... View More
Generalized US Constitutional question.
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
The quick response is no; the U.S. Constitution does not officially acknowledge either the Democratic National Committee (DNC) or the Republican National Committee (RNC). As the U.S. Constitution was drafted before political parties as we know them existed, it makes no reference whatsoever of... View More
The HoA Covenants and Restrictions prohibit any sign not explicitly approved by the HoA; however, this provision has been historically, unequally, and inconsistently, enforced.
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
In Georgia, an HOA can impose restrictions on signage, including political signs, if those rules are laid out in the HOA's Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). However, these restrictions must be applied consistently and fairly to avoid claims of discrimination or selective... View More
Already emailed to him and he wants me to call for follow up questions if you can advise what is the process and penalty if it is first time by ignorance since I mixed up the ballots papers I saw the questions were for two different cities one forwarded from a previous address not asking about... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2024
It sounds like you're worried about the situation, but try not to panic. Election law investigators are usually focused on intent. If this was an honest mistake, they may take that into account, especially if it’s your first time dealing with such a situation. Your email explaining the... View More
Eight months ago, our HOA went from builder control to community control. The election, to our belief, was illegal in that the HOA mgmt. company broke bylaw & CC&R rules plus State (GA) HOA code rules in conducting the election. They also counted votes in secret without an auditor present.... View More
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answered on Oct 6, 2024
In your situation, the first step as a community is to gather support from as many homeowners as possible who share your concerns. Document all the actions that violate the HOA's bylaws, CC&Rs, and Georgia state HOA code. This documentation will be critical if you decide to pursue legal or... View More
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