The Kansas Libertarian Party will choose a nominee for U.S. House, 4th district (special election) on February 11. Any registered Libertarian who attends will be permitted to vote for the nominee. See this story. By contrast, the Democratic and Republican … Continue reading
On January 31, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein filed their opening brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C., in Johnson v Commission on Presidential Debates, 16-7107. The issue is whether the federal antitrust laws cover general election presidential debates. … Continue reading
Tenth Circuit Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Trump’s choice for the U.S. Supreme Court, has a sparse but good record in cases involving independent candidates and minor parties. In January 2014 he was part of a 3-judge panel that struck down … Continue reading
The Pennsylvania ban on out-of-state circulators for general election petitions has already been struck down. Trent Pool, a professional petitioner who lives in Texas, has his own lawsuit, trying to strike down the Pennsylvania ban for primary petitions. All the … Continue reading
Ballot Access News January 1, 2017 – Volume 32, Number 8 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents TEN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS TRY TO USE INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT; SEVEN SUCCEED LAWSUIT NEWS 2016 U.S. HOUSE VOTE 2016 U.S. SENATE … Continue reading
