On July 16, a statewide petition was submitted in Illinois for the Willie Wilson Party. It lists Willie Wilson as its candidate for U.S. Senate. Wilson is a wealthy businessman who, in the past, had sought the Democratic presidential nomination. … Continue reading
Sunday, July 19, is the last full day for independent presidential candidates to petition in South Carolina. The petition is due at noon, Monday, July 20. Kanye West is holding a rally in North Charleston on July 19, hoping to … Continue reading
New York magazine has this story about Kanye West’s petitioning in South Carolina. The end of the article says Michigan requires 30,000 signatures, but that is not accurate. Michigan requires 12,000. Thanks to Political Wire for the link. UPDATE: see … Continue reading
On July 17, the New Hampshire Libertarian Party filed this list of suggested facts in Libertarian Party of New Hampshire v Sununu, 1:20cv-688. This is the case that asks for ballot access relief due to the health crisis. … Continue reading
This story says the state government of Arizona will sue Tucson in the State Supreme Court, to force the city to hold its city elections in even years instead of odd years. Tucson is a charter city, and charter cities … Continue reading
