On August 21, the New York Libertarian Party submitted 31,650 signatures on its statewide candidate petition. The requirement is 15,000. It is thought that the only other statewide petition turned in is for the SAM (Serve America Movement), for its … Continue reading
On August 20, Emerson Polls released a poll for the New Mexico U.S. Senate race. The results: incumbent Democrat Martin Heinrich 39%, Libertarian Gary Johnson 21%, Mick Rich 11%, undecided 30%. If Johnson does outpoll Rich in November, that will … Continue reading
On August 21, the California Secretary of State approved an open-source vote-counting program developed by Los Angeles County. It will be used for the November 2018 election. See here for more about the VSAP system. Generally, programs for vote-counting technology … Continue reading
On August 20, at the judge’s instructions, the Georgia voters who are challenging use of the state’s vote-counting machines filed this brief. The purpose of the brief is to show that it is feasible for the state to use a … Continue reading
On August 20, Chris Graveline filed his reply brief in Graveline v Johnson, e.d., 2:18cv-12354. This is the case that challenges Michigan’s petition requirement for independent candidates for statewide office. The plaintiff is running as an independent for Attorney General. … Continue reading
