The Natural Law Party is still on the ballot in Michigan and Mississippi, even though the national party no longer exists. On August 21, the Mississippi Natural Law Party nominated Brian Moore (the Socialist Party nominee) for president. The nominating … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2008
A hearing will be held in Minneapolis on October 8, in the lawsuit over whether the Minnesota State Constitution bars the use of Instant-Runoff Voting for Minnesota cities. Minneapolis voters voted to use IRV in city elections, but IRV has … Continue reading
On September 5, the ballot-qualified Constitution Party of Montana submitted its presidential elector candidates to the Secretary of State. The party informed the Secretary of State that its electors are pledged to Ron Paul for president and Michael Peroutka for … Continue reading
On September 5, U.S. District Court Judge John Copenhaver upheld West Virginia ballot access laws for president. Barr v Ireland, 2:08-0990. The decision is 34 pages long. It puts heavy stress on the problems that a later deadline than August … Continue reading
On September 5, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in Philadelphia held a trial on whether there is anything deficient with the paperwork that names Bob Barr as the Libertarian presidential nominee in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania law authorizes substitution. The Libertarian Party started … Continue reading