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The Yankee National Party, a new group, has filed paperwork to protect its name, in case it decided to circulate candidate petitions next year. See this story. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Here is a lengthy news story about Mike Duggan, independent candidate for Governor of Michigan in 2026. The story does not mention that Michigan has a straight-ticket device, which will harm Duggan’s chances. Michigan is the only state that still … Continue reading
Delaware HB 65 moves the non-presidential primary from September to April. Because Delaware links the date of the primary to the deadline for creating a new party, if the bill becomes law, the deadline for qualifying a new party moves … Continue reading
On June 26, the legislature recalled LD 1666 from Governor Janet Mills’ desk. The bill had been passed and sent to the Governor earlier. It is very unusual for a legislature to pass a bill but then take it back … Continue reading
Recently, the American Solidarity Party and the Prohibition Party each submitted petitions in Alaska to be on the 2028 presidential ballot. Alaska has a procedure for this that does not require the groups to have chosen their presidential nominees. … Continue reading