The Texas Secretary of State recently informed Americans Elect that the period for circulating the petition to get a new party on the ballot runs from March 14 through May 28. Because it is virtually certain that the primary will … Continue reading
On February 18, Washington County, Maine, finally held its Republican caucus for president. When the Washington County results are added into the results from the remainder of Maine (as revised on February 17 to eliminate clerical errors) the statewide totals … Continue reading
On January 19, 2012, the 9th circuit issued an opinion in Farris v Seabrook, 11-35620, a case over Washington State’s $800 limit on contributions to political committees making expenditures in a recall campaign. The 9th circuit agreed with the U.S. … Continue reading
On February 17, U.S. District Court Judge William K. Watkins held a status conference in Stein v Chapman, the Alabama ballot access case. The plaintiffs have asked for injunctive relief against the March 6 petition deadline for minor party petitions. … Continue reading
The Times-Picayune, the daily newspaper of New Orleans, notes in this story that there are now more votes on the Americans Elect web page in support of Stephen Colbert for President than for Buddy Roemer. As the story says, Ron … Continue reading
