On November 18, the New Hampshire Ballot Law Commission heard a challenge to whether President Obama’s name should remain on the New Hampshire Democratic Party presidential primary ballot. See this story. According to the story, at least two New Hampshire … Continue reading
On November 18, James Ogle filed to appear on the ballot in the Libertarian Party’s presidential primary in Missouri. So far, he is the only candidate in that primary, although filing does not close until Tuesday, November 22. Ogle lives … Continue reading
As reported earlier, a lawsuit challenging the Vermont June petition deadline for independent candidates will go forward, if enough contributions are pledged to help pay the cost of the transcript. As of mid-afternoon November 18, $865 has been pledged. To … Continue reading
The Portland Daily Sun (Maine) has this story on Americans Elect. It says the group has 24,000 signatures so far on its petition for recognition as a new party, and also says that Eliot Cutler, who was almost elected Governor … Continue reading
The November 18 New York Times has an op-ed by Rick Hasen, a prominent professor of law at the University of California at Irvine, and an expert on election law. His op-ed explains how important the federal Voting Rights Act … Continue reading
