On August 31, the 10th circuit upheld Colorado’s unique law, barring independent candidates (for office other than President) if they have been registered members of a qualified party in the 17 months before the general election. As a result, Kathleen … Continue reading
Carl Stevenson is an independent candidate for Pennsylvania legislature. He was challenged off the ballot on the grounds that some of his signatures had been collected by someone who doesn’t live in the same district. The Commonwealth Court removed him … Continue reading
Recently, John A. Ferentinos filed a federal lawsuit against the Florida Secretary of State, over his exclusion from the ballot. He wishes to run as a Tea Party candidate for State Senate, 26th district. He paid his filing fee and … Continue reading
On August 31, the MPR News-Humphrey Institute released a poll for the Minnesota gubernatorial race. It shows: Republican Tom Emmer 34%; Democratic-Farmer-Labor Mark Dayton 34%, Independence Party Tom Horner 13%, undecided or other 19%. See this story. Horner, the Independence … Continue reading
On November 2, voters in New York City will vote on two amendments to the city charter. The second question requires voters to cast a “Yes” or “No” vote on seven separate aspects of election law, including easier ballot access … Continue reading
