On June 16, the Louisiana legislature gave final approval to SB 18, which changes Louisiana congressional elections from “top-two” to a closed primary system. Independent voters would choose which party’s primary ballot to use (although any qualified party could pass … Continue reading
The Arizona Libertarian Party has at least two notable candidates this year for Congress. One is Richard Mack, running for U.S. Senate. During the 1990’s he was the elected sheriff of Graham County, Arizona. He won a lawsuit in the … Continue reading
The most difficult statewide petition drives now underway that are likely to succeed this summer are the Green Party petitions in Illinois and Pennsylvania. In Illinois, the Greens have 30,000 signatures. 25,000 signatures are due on June 26. The Constitution … Continue reading
Representative Paul Clymer now says he will introduce his ballot access bill on June 21 (he had earlier said he would introduce it on June 14). Meanwhile, the hearing in the 3rd circuit in the ballot access case will be … Continue reading
A Zogby International poll, taken between June 2-6, asks Americans which party they wish to support for U.S. House this November. The results: Democratic 40%, Republican 29%, anyone else 5%, undecided 26%. Unfortunately, there will probably be no “other” choice … Continue reading
