June 25 was the petition deadline in Illinois for independent candidates, and nominees of unqualified parties. Six presidential candidates submitted a petition: Stewart Alexander, Socialist; Virgil Goode, Constitution; Gary Johnson, Libertarian; Jill Stein, Green; Rocky Anderson, independent; and Michael W. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2012
On June 25, the Michigan Libertarian Party filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Detroit, seeking an order requiring the Michigan Secretary of State, Ruth Johnson, to list Gary Johnson on the ballot as the Libertarian presidential nominee. The … Continue reading
In Florida, and many other states, Supreme Court Justices may retain their seat if they win retention elections. Voters are asked if the judge should be retained or not. Apparently, in Florida, Justices must file to be on the ballot. … Continue reading
On June 22, Placer County, California, finished counting the votes from the June 5 primary. In the Assembly race, sixth district, three candidates had been on the ballot: Republican incumbent Assemblymember Beth Gaines; Democrat Regy Bronner, and Republican Andy Pugno. … Continue reading
This Roll Call article predicts that Congress will soon eliminate public funding for national presidential conventions. Thanks to Political Activity Law for the link. … Continue reading