The Wyoming petition deadline for independent candidates is Monday, August 29. This news story says Jill Stein will turn in over 10,000 signatures, even though only 3,302 are required. This is a wise move on her part. Wyoming petition validity … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2016
On June 23, 2016, supporters of Bernie Sanders sued the Democratic National Committee over a belief that the national party had not been neutral in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. On August 23, a hearing was held in … Continue reading
Although the Libertarian Party’s three statewide candidates are safely on the Illinois ballot this year, the only Libertarian who petitioned for U.S. House was removed from the ballot on August 26. He is Joseph Schreiner, running in the 16th district … Continue reading
On August 26, the South Dakota Constitution Party filed this reply brief, in its lawsuit over whether its nominees for U.S. Senate and state house should be on the ballot. Unless relief is granted, South Dakota won’t have any minor … Continue reading
According to this story, on August 25, Evan McMullin’s campaign strategist, Rick Wilson, said McMullin will challenge bad ballot access laws in court. This seems peculiar, because no McMullin lawsuits have been filed. McMullin announced on August 8. A good … Continue reading