The Oklahoma initiative to improve the ballot access laws hired a paid petitioning company, when it re-launched itself on October 15. The initiative needs 74,117 valid signatures by January 14. Only 9,000 signatures have been collected, and one-fourth of the … Continue reading
On November 5, Cynthia McKinney announced she will try to qualify for primary season matching funds. Candidates who are seeking the nomination of any political party (no matter how small) may obtain primary season matching funds if they raise $5,000 … Continue reading
On November 7, the 10th circuit ruled against the Libertarian Party’s ballot access lawsuit, for reasons having to do with court rules, not over the merits. The case is Libertarian Party of New Mexico v Herrera, no. 06-2303. The case … Continue reading
On November 7, 2007, Libertarian members won these significant non-partisan elections: Bill Lynn to the Davenport, Iowa Board of Alderman; Rob Oates to the Caldwell, Idaho, city council; Mark Owen to the Owasso, Michigan city council; Andy LeCureaux to the … Continue reading
On November 7, members and nominees of the Green and Libertarian Parties won both partisan elections, and non-partisan elections. This post covers partisan elections. Green Party: in New Haven, Connecticut, Green Party nominee Allan Benson defeated his Democratic opponent by … Continue reading
