According to this Albany Times Union story, no specific challenges were filed to the statewide New York petitions for the Libertarian Party, nor for the Serve America Movement Party. Therefore they are on the November ballot. … Continue reading
On September 5, the Sixth Circuit issued an order that permits Michigan to remove the straight-ticket device from 2018 ballots. Michigan State A. Philip Randolph Institute v Johnson, 18-1910. The state legislature had repealed the authorization for the device in … Continue reading
On September 5, Chris Graveline filed this brief in the Sixth Circuit, explaining why the U.S. District Court was correct to enjoin the Michigan independent candidate petition requirement for statewide office. Graveline v Johnson, 18-1992. Graveline is running for Attorney … Continue reading
The Socialist Party has placed a candidate for State Senate on the Maine ballot. She is Maia Dendinger, running in the 5th district, around Orono. She is the first Socialist Party nominee on the ballot in Maine since 1952, when … Continue reading
The Approval Voting Party is not a ballot-qualified party in any state. But it is on the ballot for Colorado Secretary of State. If its nominee, Blake Huber, receives at least 5% of the vote, the party will become qualified … Continue reading
