On March 7, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court heard challenges to the petitions of both Jennifer Mann, and Dennis Morrison-Wesley. Both are running in the Democratic primary for State Treasurer. Two other Democrats are running for the post as well. Both … Continue reading
On January 25, the Alabama Libertarian Party asked Ed Packard (an official in the Alabama Secretary of State’s office) whether the party can list a stand-in presidential candidate on its petition. According to Packard, as of March 6, he is … Continue reading
On March 6, the Puerto Rican Democratic Party central committee voted to hold a presidential primary. This will be Puerto Rico’s Democratic presidential primary since 1984. The Republicans last had a presidential primary in 1996. Both major parties used caucuses … Continue reading
This interesting analysis, published March 7 and written by Jay Cost, explains the disconnect between pure internal democracy and the actual rules in use for this year’s Democratic presidential nominating process. Thanks to Tim Brace for the link. … Continue reading
On March 7, Socialist Party presidential candidate Brian Moore filed a lawsuit in federal court against an Ohio restriction on petitioning. Moore v Brunner, case number not known yet. The lawsuit attacks an Ohio law that makes it illegal for … Continue reading
