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The Chicago Tribune, on September 30, endorsed Gary Johnson for President. Here is the editorial. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On September 29, Arkansas filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit in Libertarian Party of Arkansas v Martin, 16-3794. The U.S. District Court had struck down a 2015 law that says newly-qualifying parties must nominate all their candidates … Continue reading
The Missouri Press Association is sponsoring candidate debates for Governor and U.S. Senator. They will be televised on C-SPAN and live-streamed. All ballot-listed candidates for those two offices are invited. See this story. … Continue reading
On September 29, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed SB 1288. It would have let all California cities and counties use instant runoff voting for their own elections. Currently, only charter cities and counties can make that choice. The veto message … Continue reading
The United States Agency for International Development, a government agency established in 1961 (USAID) in 2014 published recommendations to debate sponsors around the world. USAID recommended that debate sponsors be inclusive when they decide which parties and candidates to invite. … Continue reading