Last week a Wisconsin state trial court ruled that Governor Scott Walker must schedule two special legislative elections soon. The two seats have been vacant since December 2017. On March 23, Republican leaders of the legislature said they will call … Continue reading
The Raleigh News and Observer, the daily newspaper for North Carolina’s capital, has this commentary by Susan Hogarth, chair of the state Libertarian Party. It congratulates the Governor for having appointed the first member of the State Board of Elections … Continue reading
On March 23, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard signed HB 1286. It permits qualified parties that have registration under 2.5% of the state total to nominate all their candidates in conventions in the summer. It also reduces the petition requirement … Continue reading
Last month a U.S. District Court invalidated a Washington state law that requires independent and minor party presidential candidates to run a notice in newspapers at least a week before beginning to petition. The newspaper notices must say where the … Continue reading
The Michigan U.S. House seat, 13th district, has been vacant since December 2017, when Congressman John Conyers resigned. A federal lawsuit is underway over whether the Constitution requires a special election before November 6, 2018. The final round of briefs … Continue reading
