The Working Families Party of New York will formally choose a presidential nominee on September 5. It is overwhelmingly likely that it will nominate President Obama. The real mystery concerning New York ballot-qualified parties is which presidential candidate the Independence … Continue reading
On August 29, the Alaska Division of Elections determined that the Green Party’s petition for “Limited Political Party” status is valid. A “Limited Political Party” in Alaska is one that is entitled to have its presidential and vice-presidential nominees on … Continue reading
The 2012 Republican Party national platform has this plank on the electoral college: “We oppose the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact or any other scheme to abolish or distort the procedures of the Electoral College. We recognize that an unconstitutional … Continue reading
On August 28, the Florida Secretary of State determined that the Socialist Party is again a ballot-qualified party in Florida.
Oklahoma state officials have acted to keep Gary Johnson off the Oklahoma ballot. On August 17, the Attorney General issued a 20-page opinion saying the State Board of Elections should disregard the action of the state officers of Americans Elect, … Continue reading
This year, two independent presidential candidates filed petitions in Ohio. The petition of Michael Vargo has been rejected because it didn’t list anyone for vice-president. See this story. He apparently did not know that Ohio election law permits stand-ins, so … Continue reading