The Arkansas Secretary of State has rejected three statewide initiative petitions for the same reason, that the sponsors had a tiny wording error in their certification about the paid circulators. The law says the sponsors are supposed to certify that … Continue reading
Here is a news story that says Kanye West is no longer an independent presidential candidate. Some stories reported that he had hired petitioners in Florida and South Carolina, but they are no longer working. … Continue reading
On July 13, the Alaska Libertarian Party voluntarily dismissed its ballot access lawsuit, Libertarian Party v Fenumiai, 3:20cv-127. The party believes it has more than enough valid signatures on its presidential petition. The requirement is 3,212. The Green, Constitution, and … Continue reading
On July 14, the Florida government filed this brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Raysor v DeSantis, 19A1071. This is the case over whether ex-felons who owe past court fees, restitution, or fines, should be permitted to register to … Continue reading
On July 14, U.S. District Court Judge Edward G. Smith, an Obama appointee, denied any ballot access relief to minor parties petitioning in Pennsylvania. Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania v Wolf, e.d., 5:20cv-2299. Here is the 32-page opinion. The petitioning period … Continue reading
