Here is a newspaper story describing the oral argument on April 9 in the Iowa Supreme Court, in Chiodo v The Section 43.24 Panel. The issue is the meaning of the Iowa Constitutional provision that says persons convicted of “infamous … Continue reading
On April 3, the Idaho Secretary of State posted a list of candidates for federal and state office in Idaho this year, including independent candidates. See this link. The only candidates that could possibly be added would be the nominees … Continue reading
The New York Daily News, and other New York newspapers, gave prominent coverage to Howie Hawkins’ announcement on April 9 that he will run for Governor of New York on the Green Party line. See this story. … Continue reading
On April 8, the Louisiana House passed HB 193 by a vote of 84-5, after utterly revising it. The original bill said that independent candidates could have the ballot label “independent” instead of “no party.” But as amended, the bill … Continue reading
The Sixth Circuit had decided to hold oral argument in Libertarian Party of Ohio v Husted, 14-3230. This is the case over whether the Libertarian candidates for Governor-Lieutenant Governor should be on the party’s May 6 primary ballot. The argument … Continue reading
