In 2019, the Iowa legislature moved the petition deadline for non-presidential independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, form August to March. That same year, the Libertarian Party filed a federal lawsuit against that change. Both sides asked for … Continue reading
California petitions in lieu of filing fee for 2022 only are reduced, under SB 594, which was signed into law on September 27, 2021. However, the petitioning period is shorter than normal, because redistricting was late. For 2022 only, State … Continue reading
The Independent Party of West Virginia, which is not ballot-qualified, has changed its name to the “Americans Coming Together Party.” See its facebook page here. Thanks to Jeff Becker for the link. … Continue reading
On December 31, U.S. District Court Lance E. Walker issued an order in Baines v Bellows, 1:19cv-509. The order puts the Libertarian Party on the ballot for the 2022 election. It allows Libertarians who want to get on the June … Continue reading
On December 30, the Oregon Supreme Court issued a one-paragraph opinion, upholding a decision of the State Court of Appeals that signatures of persons on the inactive voter list are not valid. Whitehead v Fagan, S068382. The decision relates to … Continue reading
