The Sixth Circuit has asked proponents of a straight-ticket device to file a brief by Monday, August 15, in the lawsuit over whether the U.S. Constitution requires Michigan to have a straight-ticket device. The U.S. District Court had ruled that … Continue reading
August 12 is the California deadline for independent candidate petitions. Because California has a top-two system, independents may no longer petition to get on the November ballot, except for President. The statewide petition requires 178,039 signatures. No one submitted such … Continue reading
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has this editorial, saying Ohio’s ballot access laws relating to minor parties are “a disgrace.” … Continue reading
Evan McMullin filed to run for president in Colorado this week, and he listed Nathan Johnson as his vice-presidential running mate. But Johnson is a stand-in. Here is information about him. Thanks to Andy Craig for that link. … Continue reading
Earlier this year, a U.S. District Court in Illinois struck down the law requiring newly-qualifying parties to file a full slate of candidates. The state filed a notice of appeal, but has now asked for an extension of time to … Continue reading
