Maine is the only state with any tribal representatives to the state legislature. The three tribal representatives represent, respectively, the Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, and Maliseet people. The tribes select them by their own process. They can introduce bills and participate in … Continue reading
On November 19, the Oregon Democratic Party reaffirmed its desire to let only registered Democrats vote in its primaries. The state allows each party that holds a primary to decide for itself whether to let independent voters choose that party’s … Continue reading
Eight months has elapsed since the Third Circuit heard Constitution Party v Cortes, 16-3266. The issue is the requirement that minor party and independent candidate petitions for statewide state office include at least 100 signatures from each of ten counties. … Continue reading
National Public Radio has this comprehensive story about Illinois ballot access laws for minor party and independent candidates. Thanks to many people who sent me this link. This is one of the few stories about Illinois ballot access that explains … Continue reading
Politico Magazine has this article by Stan Brand, former general counsel to the U.S. House of Reprsentatives. Brand doubts that the U.S. Senate would have the authority to expel Roy Moore should Moore be elected next month. … Continue reading
