Parties in Alaska are qualified in advance of a presidential election if they either polled 3% for Governor, or if they have registration equal to 3% of the total vote cast for Governor. In 2014 the Alaska Libertarian Party received … Continue reading
Richard Winger
In 2016 and 2018, Texas required 47,086 signatures for a new party, or for a non-presidential statewide independent. But for 2020 and 2022, the requirement will be more than 83,075 signatures. The formula is 1% of the gubernatorial vote, and … Continue reading
Election Central 2020 has this useful chart showing 2020 presidential primary dates, in chronological order. Of course, these dates will change in many states, due to legislation in 2019. … Continue reading
On November 9, Kristin Olsen, a vice-chair of the California Republican Party, and the leader of her party in the Assembly prior to the 2016 election, said in a public forum, “California Republicans aren’t a viable second party.” See this … Continue reading
On November 13, U.S. District Court Judge Leigh May issued an injunction, allowing provisional ballots to be counted even though the voter omitted the year of birth. The order applies to Gwinnett County, which had been rejecting such ballots. Martin … Continue reading