New Mexico election law generally requires all candidates for Congress and state office to file petitions, to get on the ballot, no matter how they are running. Candidates need petitions to get on a primary ballot; minor party nominees (who … Continue reading
Former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman has recommended that New York voters in the 14th U.S. House district vote against the Democratic nominee, and in favor of Working Families Party nominee Joseph Crowley. See this story. … Continue reading
On Wednesday, July 18, the Michigan Supreme Court heard 90 minutes of argument over whether an initiative to create a nonpartisan redistricting commission should be on the ballot. See this story. Everyone agrees that the initiative had enough valid signatures, … Continue reading
On June 30, the Idaho Democratic Party state convention voted to use the 2020 presidential primary, which will be in early March. This will be the first Democratic presidential primary in Idaho since 2008. Idaho Democrats used caucuses in 2012 … Continue reading
The South Dakota Constitution Party held a state nominating convention on Saturday, July 14, but no one received a nomination because the identity of the party’s state officers isn’t settled. The party will hold a second convention on August 14. … Continue reading
