U.S. District Court Judge Susan Richard Nelson will hear Pavek v Simon, 0:19cv-3000, on Friday, April 24, at 9:30 am. This is the case filed by the Democratic Party over the order of candidates on general election ballots. Here is … Continue reading
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On January 31, the Federal Election Commission issued an updated version of its useful chart that shows candidate filing dates (for federal elections) and primary dates. The FEC had previously issued the chart on January 1. Thanks to DemoRep for … Continue reading
On February 14, West Virginia bill SB 733 passed the State Senate by 24-7. It expands the definition of a qualified party, from a group that got 1% for Governor, to a group that got 1% for either President or … Continue reading
The Legal Marijuana Now Party has more than enough signatures to become a ballot-qualified party in Nebraska, although it plans to delay submitting the signatures for several months. Thanks to Mark Elworth for this news. The party is already a … Continue reading
On February 13, the Oregon House passed HB 4026 by 43-15. This is the bill that eases the registration test for a party to remain on the ballot, from one-half of 1% of the state total, to one-fourth of 1% … Continue reading