Kentucky has the easiest petition requirement of any state, for candidates running in party primaries. They only need 2 valid signatures, plus a filing fee. On October 13, a lower state court declared that the Republican nominee in the 44th … Continue reading
An Arkansas gubernatorial debate was aired on October 12. All three candidates participated: Democrat Mike Beebe, Republican Jim Keet, and Green Party nominee Jim Lendall. See this story. This is the first time Arkansas major party nominees for Governor have … Continue reading
On October 12, Laura Wells, Green Party gubernatorial candidate in California, was arrested for trying to sit in the audience at a debate at which her two major party opponents were the only invited debaters. See this story. Also see … Continue reading
On October 11, Indiana’s three candidates for U.S. Senate debated each other. The candidates are Republican incumbent Dan Coats, Democratic nominee Brad Ellsworth, and Libertarian Rebecca Sink-Burris. The number of states holding inclusive debates for important statewide office this year … Continue reading
On October 10, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland’s daily newspaper, endorsed Matt Cantrell, the Libertarian nominee, for State Treasurer. See here. Thanks to Dan Walker for the link. … Continue reading
