On April 4, the first special congressional election of 2017 was held in Los Angeles County, California. Two Democrats each polled about 25% of the vote. Because no one got 50%, these two Democrats will face off in a run-off … Continue reading
On April 4, U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris held a 3-hour trial in Breck v Stapleton, 9:17cv-36. The issue is the Montana ballot access law for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, in the 2017 special election … Continue reading
On April 5, the Oklahoma House Elections Committee will hear SB 145. This bill makes it easier for independent presidential candidate, and the presidential nominees of unqualified parties, to get on the ballot. It has already passed the State Senate. … Continue reading
On April 4, the Tennessee House Local Government Committee passed HB 662. It had previously passed a subcommittee on March 28. It lowers the number of signatures for a newly-qualifying party from 2.5% of the last gubernatorial vote (33,816 signatures) … Continue reading
The Connecticut House Government Administration & Election Committee has introduced HB 7163. It repeals the restriction on out-of-state petitioners. The restriction was declared unconstitutional last year in a Libertarian Party lawsuit in federal court. … Continue reading
