The Brad Blog is reporting on the attempt to get the 2004 Alaskan voting data from the Diebold machines in use there. After agreeing to release the data, the state's top security officer is refusing to allow it to happen, citing security concerns. Do tell - what security risk would this pose?
Month: March 2006
DYK: Norfolk has 105,000+ registered voters
For the November 2005 elections, Norfolk had 105,022 registered voters. Unfortunately, only 42,634 of them bothered to vote. When you look at the number of people who vote in council elections, the numbers get even worse. The last council election in May 2004 (the two superwards) resulted in turnout of only 5,980 voters, an abysmal … Continue reading DYK: Norfolk has 105,000+ registered voters
Kaine St. Paddy’s parade Grand Marshall
Governor Tim Kaine will be the Grand Marshall for Norfolk's 39th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade kicks off at 10am on Saturday, March 18. Details of the route can be found here. Too bad I won't be able to be there. Saturdays during tax season are just another work day for me. Go … Continue reading Kaine St. Paddy’s parade Grand Marshall
Phil Kellam website
Phil Kellam, the Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional district, has gotten his website up. Head over and take a look. Kellam is seeking to replace Republican Thelma Drake. The 2nd Congressional district covers the city of Virginia Beach, the Eastern Shore, a part of Norfolk (including where I live) and a part of Hampton.
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