On January 1, 2018, the Georgia Libertarian Party filed this short brief in Cowen v Kemp, n.d., 1:17cv-4660. This is the case that challenges the Georgia petition requirement for independent and minor party candidates for U.S. House. Georgia had filed … Continue reading
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Texas has been embroiled in lawsuits over its U.S. House and legislative districts, and its voter ID law for voting at the polls, for years. This Texas Tribune article explains the status of each set of lawsuits. Thanks to Electionline … Continue reading
Utah Representative Justin Fawson (R-North Ogden) has introduced HB 68. It would let parties decide whether or not to let candidates petition onto that party’s primary ballot. If parties don’t want to allow candidates to petition onto their primary ballot, … Continue reading
Utah Representative Bruce Cutler (R-Murray) is about to introduce a bill to abolish the straight-ticket device. The bill doesn’t have a bill number yet. Thanks to Electionline for this news.
The Centrist Project has changed its name to Unite America. It is a group that is grooming independent candidates to run for Congress and state legislatures in 2018 and beyond. … Continue reading