On August 21, the Maine Libertarian Party chose Ray Lafrance to be an Androscoggin County Commissioner, to replace Zachery Maher. Because Maher was a Libertarian, the law permitted the Libertarian Party to choose his replacement. See this story. Maher had … Continue reading
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On August 21, the Montana Supreme Court issued a one-page order, saying the Green Party should not be on the ballot. The order says the court will explain its reasoning later. Larson v State of Montana, DA 18-0414. The only … Continue reading
On August 22, a hearing was held in U.S. District Court in Michigan for the independent candidate ballot access case. The issue is the Michigan law for statewide independent candidates, which requires a petition due in July, even though the … Continue reading
On August 21, California Republican congressman Duncan Hunter was indicted for campaign finance law violations. Because he placed first in the June 5 top-two primary, his name is on the November ballot, opposite the Democrat who placed second. If California … Continue reading
On August 22, U.S. District Court Judge Louise Flanagan, a Bush Jr. appointee, issued a 17-page order in Poindexter v Strach, e.d., 5:18cv-366. The order puts three Constitution Party nominees on the ballot, for legislature and county office. The State … Continue reading