On September 22, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Chambers, a Clinton appointee, enjoined the West Virginia law that requires independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, to file a declaration of candidacy in January. Daly v Tennant, s.d. 3:16cv-8981. … Continue reading
The Commission on Presidential Debates often argues that it is not an arm of government and therefore has a right to set its own standards on who can be admitted to the general election presidential debates. However, federal law mentions … Continue reading
The Jill Stein campaign web page has this page, seeking volunteers to come to Hostra University on the evening of September 26. Hostra, on Long Island, New York, is the site of the first presidential debate. Transportation is being provided … Continue reading
The Maine Secretary of State has determined that any qualified party will be permitted to choose a nominee for Kennebec County Judge of Probate by September 30. Normally a state would insist that it is too late for any candidates’ … Continue reading
On September 21, the New Hampshire Election Law Commission reaffirmed its earlier decision, keeping independent U.S. House candidate Shawn O’Connor on the ballot. See this story. The Democratic Party had tried mightily to get him off the ballot. … Continue reading
