On September 13, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Bert Pexsa should remain on the November ballot. He is the Independence Party nominee for State House of Representatives, district 11B. When he filed his declaration of candidacy, he accidentally … Continue reading
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A CBS News Poll finds that 54% of Americans say the U.S. needs a new political party, whereas 42% say two parties is enough. See this story. Read down toward the bottom. Also, the Wall Street Journal has this article … Continue reading
On September 16, a U.S. District Court in Rhode Island refused to enjoin use of the state’s “straight-ticket” device on general election ballots. Lusi v Mollis, 10-350. The decision was not surprising, because the same judge had denied relief on … Continue reading
On September 10, U.S. District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema heard arguments in Libertarian Party of Virginia v Virginia State Board of Elections, 1:10-cv-615, eastern district. The issue is whether Virginia may require all petition circulators for U.S. House candidates to … Continue reading
On September 15, the Connecticut Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Butts v Bysiewicz, SC 18663. The issue is whether the Democratic Party’s candidate for Probate Judge, John W. Butts, should be on the ballot. The documents showing him to … Continue reading