NBC News has published this article by political consultant Reed Galen. It explains how ballot access laws in many, if not most states, make it difficult or impossible for independent candidates to run. … Continue reading
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According to this National Public Radio story, an independent candidate for U.S. House in Alaska, Alyse Galvin, has already raised $284,000 for her campaign, which is a lot for Alaska. The incumbent, Don Young, is running for re-election. He has … Continue reading
Some more Republican candidates in the Tennessee primary have now been removed from the ballot by party officers, for ideological and political reasons. See this story. … Continue reading
This article says the “disobedient” Colorado Democratic presidential electors will appeal last week’s decision in Nemanich v Williams. … Continue reading
California has been using the top-two system starting in 2011. But 2018 is the first year in which both Governor and U.S. Senate are on the ballot. Both offices always attract many candidates into the primary. And because candidates from … Continue reading