On August 15, Bill Van Allen filed a new federal lawsuit against New York state laws that make it almost impossible for rank-and-file members of the Independence Party to elect local party officers. The case is Van Allen v Walsh, … Continue reading
Hawaii holds an open primary on September 20, a Saturday. The state has an open primary system. Traditionally, Hawaii has printed primary ballots for each party, and given a complete set of primary ballots to each voter. The voter decides … Continue reading
On August 21, the Federal Election Commission unanimously voted to let John McCain withdraw his application for primary season matching funds. However, the Commission also rebutted McCain’s argument that he didn’t need the FEC’s permission to withdraw that application. McCain … Continue reading
Robert Bernhoft will argue on behalf of Chuck Baldwin, in the California case over who should be listed on the ballot as the presidential nominee of the American Independent Party. Bernhoft is the senior partner at the Bernhoft law firm. … Continue reading
On August 21, U.S. District Court Judge Edmund Sargus issued an order putting the Socialist Party on the Ohio ballot. Specifically, Brian Moore for president and Stewart Alexander for vice-president will be listed on the November ballot with “Socialist” next … Continue reading
