The Tennessee petition deadline for independent presidential candidates is August 19 at noon. Nine petitions that may be valid were filed: 1. Darrell Castle 2. Rocky De La Fuente 3. Gary Johnson 4. Alysson Kennedy 5. David Limbaugh 6. Evan … Continue reading
On August 18, a trial state court ruled that the independent candidate petition process cannot be used by registered members of political parties. See this story. The ruling disqualifies an independent candidate for Kanawha County Clerk, even though he had … Continue reading
Independent presidential candidates, and the presidential nominees of unqualified parties, get on the Louisiana ballot by paying $500 by August 19. They must also submit a list of presidential elector candidates, including one living in each of the six U.S. … Continue reading
On August 18, the California Secretary of State released a new voter registration tally. See it here. The tally is as of July 7. The previous tally had been as of May 23, just prior to the June 7 primary. … Continue reading
By recent tradition, but not by law, presidential candidates who are believed to have a chance of winning receive briefing on national security information that is secret. On August 17, Donald Trump received a two-hour briefing. See this story. … Continue reading
