This lengthy article in the Charlotte Observer explains the historical background for why North Carolina requires so many signatures for minor parties to get on the ballot. That is in the very end of the article. The law was passed … Continue reading
National Public Radio station WGOU has this story about the pending lawsuit in Oklahoma over the independent presidential petition signature requirements. The plaintiffs are Rocky De La Fuente and Jill Stein. … Continue reading
On August 15, the Ohio Libertarian Party submitted paperwork with the Secretary of State, to substitute its actual presidential and vice-presidential nominees for the stand-ins who were listed on the party’s independent candidate petition. August 15 is the deadline for … Continue reading
Canada is beginning to look seriously at alternative voting systems. Supporters of the status quo in Canada have pointed to flaws in Australia’s voting system as a reason for Canada to keep “first-past-the-post” voting. This article in the Canadian Press … Continue reading
On August 13, the Minnesota Independence Party, which is not ballot-qualified, nominated Evan McMullin for President. Here is a copy of his petition, which must be printed out on legal-size paper. It is due August 23 and needs 2,000 signatures. … Continue reading
