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On March 1, Montana state officials said the state will hold a special U.S. House election on May 25, to replace Ryan Zinke, who was confirmed for a place in the cabinet the same day. Here are the ballot access … Continue reading
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On March 1, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed HB 1532. It moves the deadline for a newly-qualifying party to choose its nominees from November of the year before the election, to May of the election Year. This is the most … Continue reading
On February 28, the Kentucky Libertarian Party asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Libertarian Party of Kentucky v Grimes, 16-1034. The issue is the state’s definition of “political party.” The only method to become a qualified party in Kentucky … Continue reading
On February 28, Paul Merritt, an independent candidate for U.S. Senate in California in the June 2016 primary, filed a request for reconsideration in Merritt v Padilla, U.S. District Court, central district, 8:16cv-606. California has a Voters Guide, which is … Continue reading
On February 27, New Mexico SB 205 passed the Senate Rules Committee. It provides that, on primary election day, independent voters may choose any party primary ballot. Under current law, only party members may vote in a party primary. … Continue reading