Thanks. I have also been doing a lot of talking with various county auditors around the state, and have talked with both Bobbi Egan and Bill Huennekens at King, more than once. In the next few hours I'll be posting the fruits of those inquiries, so please check back later.
>>>>finally, new elections for Governor must occur during a general election. and 29A 04.321 specifically omits elections for Governor in odd-numbered years.
Yes, nice blog and nice analysis. Are you leaving out the possibility of a special election for a three-year term?
Mary Lane mentioned on Carlson the election could be held this November and the term would be three years.
Also to have Owen there until November 2005 or 2006 woudl at least serve the purpose of bring public weight to bear on thise responsible for the present state of affairs, the perception in the public eye of no confidence in the system.