On September 14, a New York state court ruled that the Women’s Equality Party has no valid officers and no valid bylaws, so until that changes, the party can’t nominate anyone for any office this year. The decision is DeLabio … Continue reading
Richard Winger
The Butte Standard, daily newspaper for Butte, Montana, has this op-ed by Republican Party state chairman Jeff Essmann. Essmann makes the philosophical case in favor of closed primaries. … Continue reading
On September 14, the Florida House of Representatives submitted a proposed U.S. House redistricting plan to a state court judge. Later this month the judge will submit his own recommendations to the Florida Supreme Court. See this story. UPDATE: also, … Continue reading
On September 12, the Washington State Republican Party determined that its May 24 presidential primary will be binding, not just a beauty contest. See this post from Frontloading HQ. … Continue reading
The Green Party and the Constitution Party are preparing for a trial in their Georgia ballot access case, which charges that presidential ballot access is too difficult in Georgia for minor parties and independent candidates. On September 11 evidence was … Continue reading