The Iowa deadline for petitions for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, is August 19. Eight petitions were submitted for President: 1. Darrell Castle, Constitution Party 2. Jill Stein, Green Party 3. Dan R. Vacek, Legal Marijuana Now … Continue reading
On August 19, the board of the Coalition for Free & Open Elections (COFOE) voted to contribute $1,000 toward the cost of appealing Sarvis v Alcorn to the U.S. Supreme Court. This is the case that challenges the order of … Continue reading
On August 19, the West Virginia Supreme Court accepted Erik Wells’ ballot access case. Wells is an independent candidate for Kanawha County Clerk. The lower state court said he cannot be an independent candidate, even though his petition was valid, … Continue reading
On the afternoon of August 19, Evan McMullin and Chris Keniston filed to be on the Louisiana presidential ballot. McMullin’s ballot label will be “Courage Character Service”. Keniston is the Veterans’ Party presidential nominee, but he chose this label: “Unity … Continue reading
On August 19, the Sixth Circuit directed opponents of Michigan’s straight-ticket device to file a brief by Tuesday, August 23, in the case over whether the device should be on the ballot this year. The case is Michigan State A. … Continue reading
