The deadline to file for the Alaska primary is June 1. Here is the list of candidates so far. Two Libertarians are opposing each other in the Libertarian primary for U.S. House. It is somewhat unusual for minor parties to … Continue reading
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The Atlantic has this thorough article about the law concerning presidential public funding for candidates seeking the nomination of a party. Jill Stein and Martin O’Malley are the only presidential candidates who applied for such money this year. The article … Continue reading
France holds a presidential election in April 2017. The law technically does not permit independent candidates for President in France. But a group has organized to create a method for an independent to run. The selection process is open to … Continue reading
This article, published May 30, says Bill Kristol and other anti-Trump Republicans are still looking for an independent presidential candidate they can support. … Continue reading
At their national convention in Orlando (FL) today, the Libertarian Party nominated former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson for President. Johnson received 49.5% of the vote on the first ballot and received 56% on the second ballot. Vote totals are … Continue reading