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This story says that two of the three independent candidates who petitioned to get on the ballot for U.S. House in the Illinois 4th district are unlikely to remain on the ballot. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On June 22, a New Mexico state trial court refused to enjoin the independent petition requirement of 2% of the last gubernatorial vote. Miyagishima v Toulouse Oliver. See this story. The case had been filed by Ken Miyagishima, an independent … Continue reading
Last year President Trump issued an executive order to alter the federal postcard registration forms, so as to require applicants to attach documentary proof of citizenship. On June 24, U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper, an Obama appointee, declared that … Continue reading
On June 24, John Morgan, a wealthy attorney in Orlando, Florida, announced the winning entry in his contest for a new party name. The choice is “Common Ground Party”. See this story. … Continue reading
On June 23, the Washington, D.C., city council voted to fund the new law that says independent voters are free to vote in partisan primaries. The law passed in November 2024 as an initiative, but it had not been implemented … Continue reading