The Kentucky deadline for presidential candidates to file for a presidential primary was January 10. Candidates get on the ballot by paying a filing fee and meeting one of these three requirements: (1) qualified for primary season matching funds; (2) … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Indiana State Senator Greg Walker has again introduced his ballot access bill. It lowers the vote test from 2% of the Secretary of State’s vote, to one-half of 1%. It lowers the statewide petition for independent candidates and the nominees … Continue reading
In 2017, a U.S. District Court in Florida ruled that the state’s procedures for ex-felons to ask the Governor to restore their voting rights violates due process, because it gave the Governor complete discretion, with no objective standards. The state … Continue reading
On January 13, U.S. Senator Cory Booker withdrew from the Democratic presidential race. Thanks to Political Wire for this news. … Continue reading
On January 13, the U.S. Supreme Court released the list of actions taken at the January 10 conference. Although both cases involving “disobedient” presidential electors were on the January 10 conference, the Court did not act on either of them. … Continue reading