Two New Mexico Representatives have introduced HJR 12, to require semi-closed primaries. Currently New Mexico has closed primaries. The proposed constitutional amendment would provide that independent voters be allowed to vote in partisan primaries. The authors are Representative Moe Maestas … Continue reading
On January 26, U.S. District Court Judge Karen Schreier ruled that the Libertarian and Constitution Parties challenge to South Dakota’s early petition deadline for new parties may proceed. The two parties filed a lawsuit on June 15, 2015, against the … Continue reading
The Los Angeles Times has this editorial about a possible Bloomberg run for the presidency. The editorial says, “Having more choices on the ballot is usually a good thing.” That is significant, because both in 2004 and 2010, the Los … Continue reading
The Oregonian, Oregon’s largest newspaper, has this story with a video link about Kelly Gneitling, a founder of the Independent American Party. Gneitling is a sumo wrestler and he is part of the group that is occupying a federal office … Continue reading
January 26 is the deadline for presidential primary candidates to file petitions in Indiana. Indiana requires 4,500 signatures. Eleven Republicans and four Democrats filed petitions. The signatures will now be checked. The four Democrats are: Clinton, De La Fuente, O’Malley, … Continue reading
