On January 7, former U.S. Senator Jim Webb sent out a press release, saying his campaign has hired Sam Jones as a fundraiser for his potential independent presidential campaign. Jones was formerly Finance Director for the committee to draft Joe … Continue reading
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Oklahoma State Senator Kyle D. Loveless (R-Oklahoma City) has introduced SB 896. It changes the definition of “political party” from a group that polled at least 10% for the office at the top of the ballot in the last election … Continue reading
This Virginia newspaper story gives more details about the lawsuit filed January 6 against the State Board of Elections, over the new rule that a voter choosing a Republican presidential primary ballot must sign in saying “I am a Republican.” … Continue reading
On January 6, the Maine Green Party (which is called the Green Independent Party) notified the Secretary of State that independent voters may vote in its 2016 primary in June, without having to join the party at the polls on … Continue reading
The Illinois filing deadline for presidential primary petitions was January 6. Six Democrats filed, and eleven Republicans filed. No Illinois Republican presidential primary has ever had more than nine candidates. The Democrats are: Hillary Clinton, Larry Cohen, Rocky De La … Continue reading
Politico has this story about Gary Johnson’s January 6 announcement that he will seek the Libertarian presidential nomination. UPDATE: this Washington Post story is more informative. … Continue reading