Elizabeth McCoy, running for Chicot County Assessor in Arkansas versus a Democrat, narrowly lost her bid. In a final manual recount, Democrat Barbara Esters won 2,300 to 2,270, a difference of 30 votes. Machine recounts in the close race weren’t helping the recount, so the Arkansas Green Party paid just under $1,000 for a manual [...]
Entries Tagged as 'C. State Party News'
Green Party Narrowly Loses Arkansas County Assessor Race
November 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment
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Green Party in the news
November 14th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Jay Sweeney of Falls Township, PA, has written a letter of thanks to local Green Party chapters and those who voted in the recent elections. Jay also thanks the LWV and local media for their efforts. Maybe other Greens should consider a similar letter.
The Riverside /Brookfield Landmark reports on a tax hike which [...]
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Richard Carroll - Sticking with the Green Party
November 13th, 2008 · 10 Comments
This piece in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette about the new State Legislature mentions Richard Carroll, the newly elected Green Party member to the State Legislature, and his future political affiliation:
Harrelson said Rep.-elect Richard Carroll, a Green Party member from North Little Rock, caucused with the Democrats.
“We’ve asked him if he wants to be a member [...]
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One Vote holds fate of Arkansas Green Race - Recount Pending?
November 13th, 2008 · 2 Comments
From the Arkansas Greens:
More than a week after the election, Elizabeth McCoy, Green Party candidate for Chicot County Assessor trails the Democrat by one vote. Ballots from three precincts may be missing. The County Clerk refuses to open the one missing absentee ballot that has arrived, opting rather to order 8000 new [...]
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Green Party Applauds Election Victories
November 11th, 2008 · 7 Comments
In a press release from GPUS today a number of victories on election day are applauded.
In Congressional races, GPUS recognizes Arkansas specifically for Rebekah Kennedy’s record 20.59% return in her U.S. Senate race, and Arkansas Green Deb McFarland’s 23.33% return running for the U.S. House of Representatives. Combined with Richard Carroll’s election to the Arkansas [...]
Tags: B. Congressional Campaigns · C. State Party News · Press Release
Green National Political Director on Internet Radio show.
November 9th, 2008 · 7 Comments
Green Party Political Director Brent McMillan is the guest on today’s Green Party Watch Radio. He will be discussing the election results of November 4th, the coming election in New Orleans, and other things as they come up.
Tags: A. Presidential Campaign · B. Congressional Campaigns · C. State Party News · D. Editorials · Green Party Watch · National Greens · Press Release
Green Party Election Results - State Races
November 4th, 2008 · 8 Comments
UPDATE: Richard Carroll — Arkansas State Rep. Dist 38 — ELECTED
There are 73 Green Party candidates for State Legislative office across the nation, and one candidate for Governor.
We will post election results for these races here when they come in.
Comments welcome, especially reports of, and links to, election results
Last Updated:Â 11:59 PM CST
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Green Party Election Results - Local Races
November 4th, 2008 · 11 Comments
There are many Green Party candidates on the ballot for local offices, from County Board, City Council, School Board, and others.
We will post election results for those races as we learn of them here.
Comments welcome, especially election results and updates for Green Party candidates for local offices.
Tags: C. State Party News · Grassroots Democracy
Election results
November 4th, 2008 · 2 Comments
I will be webcasting election results via Green Party Watch Radio tonight starting at 7 PM East Coast Time. I will take a break from 9 to 10 PM, and return for a second session from 10 PM to midnight. I will have a chat room set up for questions and for folks [...]
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Green Party Election Results (and Commentary) Tomorrow
November 3rd, 2008 · 1 Comment
We can assume that most media outlets won’t be covering Green Party results around the nation, that’s a given. However there are a number of ways on election night that Greens and green sympathizers can try to keep up with election results around the nation and chat with others about what is happening.
Of course [...]
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AFSCME, Others Endorse Local Greens in Illinois
November 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL - Green Party candidates for County Board touted endorsements and organizational support for their candidacies. The News-Gazette endorsed Joe Futrelle, AFSCME endorsed Mike Lehman and Joe Futrelle, and all three candidates received organizational support from the AFL-CIO, including Walter Pituc.
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A few Green headlines
November 1st, 2008 · No Comments
NewsBlaze reports on the Green Party in California, pointing to expected victories in San Francisco and several other races, including races from City Council to Congress.
The Rev Pickney is featured in this article in his race in Michigan for Congress. It was run in the Benton Spirit News and can also be found in [...]
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Green Party Poised to Collect Big Victories in State On Nov. 4
November 1st, 2008 · No Comments
published on the News Blaze
Twenty-three members of the Green Party are on the California ballot Tuesday - including presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney - with the party poised to collect several big victories, including two supervisor seats in San Francisco. Greens already hold about 50 elected posts throughout the state.
n all, Greens have, in addition to [...]
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Nebraska Green Party’s Larrick Seeks Cleaner World
November 1st, 2008 · 1 Comment
Candidate Challenging Johanns, Kleeb In Senate Race
published on KETV7 Omahan’s website
Steve Larrick, the Green Party’s candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Nebraska, said his campaign is all about peace and fixing the environment.
“We really feel our country needs to invest in green technologies and green solutions to our challenges,” Larrick said. “We could begin [...]
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Sandy Amborn for State Representative (Maine D.120)
October 31st, 2008 · No Comments
District 120 in Maine (Munjoy Hill area of Portland) is an open seat. Three political newcomers are running for it: Republican Peter Doyle, a software developer; Democrat Diane Marie Russell-Natera, self-employed; and Green Party candidate Sandy Amborn, a research assistant at Idexx Laboratories. This is the kind of race that anyone could win, especially in [...]













