On May 2, the Constitution Party held the second day of its virtual national convention. On the second ballot, Don Blankenship of West Virginia was nominated for president. The first ballot did not produce a majority for any presidential candidate. … Continue reading
On May 2, the Libertarian National Committee held an electronic meeting to consider how to nominate a presidential candidate. The group voted not to hold an in-person convention in Austin over Memorial Day. But the group will re-convene in a … Continue reading
U.S. District Court Judge Kristine G. Baker has ordered both sides to discuss how to proceed by May 4, in the case filed by independent candidates for petition relief. Whitfield v Thurston, e.d., 4:20cv-466. The plaintiffs are independent candidates. Their … Continue reading
On April 30, a Montana state trial court rejected a lawsuit designed to get petitioning relief for a statewide initiative. See this story. The case is New Approach Montana v State, BDV-2020-444. The proponents may appeal. … Continue reading
On May 1, a New York state trial court dismissed a lawsuit against the Brooklyn (Kings County) Democratic Party. The party rules specify that all candidates for County Committe must file as “male” or “female”. See this story. Other county … Continue reading
On May 1, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued new emergency regulations and rules for various election procedures. But the May 1 order does not set a new petitioning period for independent candidate petitions, or petitions for the nominees of … Continue reading