Lee Goodman, General Counsel to the Virginia Republican Party, recently said, “States should study each and every condition they impose upon ballot access to ensure it is absolutely necessary to advance the government’s interest. Too often, burdens on ballot access … Continue reading
On January 10, 2012, the Constitution, Green and Libertarian Parties filed a lawsuit against the Alabama procedure for qualifying new and previously unqualified parties for the ballot. On February 9, U.S. District Court Judge William K. Watkins set a status … Continue reading
On February 10, Wyoming State Senator Chris Rothfuss (D-Laramie) introduced SF 56, to convert Wyoming to a top-two system. The bill would only permit partisan labels for candidates who are members of qualified parties, so it would not treat all … Continue reading
On February 10, New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver introduced A9271, to move the primary for state office from September to the fourth Tuesday in June. The bill also moves the petition deadline for independent candidates and the nominees of … Continue reading
On February 11, the Florida Libertarian convention included a debate among several candidates seeking the Libertarian Party nomination, and also a straw poll afterwards. This MSNBC story covers the event. As the article notes, Gary Johnson won the straw poll. … Continue reading
