The New York Independence Party is already somewhat famous for its on-going dispute between the New York state officers and the New York city branches of the party. However, an entirely different intra-party dispute has cost the party an opportunity … Continue reading
According to this newspaper story from Olympia, Washington, 17% of the presidential primary ballots processed so far will not count for president. That is because a voter who votes by mail is supposed to check a box on the outer … Continue reading
On February 7, a U.S. District Court in Hawaii upheld a state law that requires independent presidential candidates to submit six times as many signatures as are needed for a new party. Nader v Cronin, civ 04-611. For 2008, independent … Continue reading
Major parties in Washington state held presidential caucuses on February 9, and will hold presidential primaries on Tuesday, February 19. For Democrats, the caucuses were used to choose all the state’s delegates to the national convention; for Republicans, half the … Continue reading
Pennsylvania does not allow unqualified parties to circulate their petitions until mid-February. The petitioning period opened a few days ago. The Constitution, Green, Libertarian and Reform Parties have started, or are on the verge of starting. The statewide requirement is … Continue reading
