The hearing in Trudell v Markowitz, a challenge to Vermont’s new June petition deadline for independent candidates, will be during the week that starts September 27. The case is in lower state court in Montpelier. The plaintiff, Jerry Trudell, hopes … Continue reading
September 1, 2010 – Volume 26, Number 4 This issue was originally printed on white paper. Table of Contents SOUTH DAKOTA LOSS NORTH CAROLINA LOSS BILL WOULD RESTRICT MATCHING FUNDS BOOK REVIEW: NORTH STAR OTHER LAWSUIT NEWS U.S. HOUSE OF … Continue reading
Al Hein is one of two independent candidates on the ballot for Minnesota State House of Representatives this year. After he was certified for the ballot, someone noticed that the county clerk had not asked him to submit the legally … Continue reading
The Saturday 25 issue of the New York Times politics blog contains an item about the Libertarian Party’s recent national press release, criticizing both major parties for their action or lack of action involving a repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t … Continue reading
In 2009, the Nebraska legislature passed a law requiring petitions to say in red letters whether the circulator is being paid or is volunteering. On September 24, a state court put an independent candidate on the ballot, even though the … Continue reading
