This article by California political scientist John J. Pitney says it is plausible the only two candidates on the November 2016 ballot for U.S. Senate in California will be Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez, both liberal Democrats. … Continue reading
The Arizona state government has told the U.S. Supreme Court that it won’t file a response in Arizona Libertarian Party v Bennett, 15-598. This is the case in which the Libertarian and Green Parties are fighting the law that says … Continue reading
The Limestone County Republican Party (in Alabama) has denied primary ballot access to a candidate for District Attorney, on the grounds that the party doesn’t think she is sincere when she says she is a Republican. See this story. … Continue reading
Ballot Access News November 1, 2015 – Volume 31, Number 6 This issue was printed on purple paper. Table of Contents TOP-TWO PRIMARY SYSTEM LOSES SUPPORT MAINE INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING NEW CANADA GOVERNMENT PLEDGED TO ELECTION REFORM LARRY LESSIG ASKS … Continue reading
Presidential candidates are free to be raising money now so as to qualify for primary season matching funds. However, the FEC won’t release any such funds until January 4, 2016. It seems likely that in January, two presidential candidates will … Continue reading
