This article summarizes the lack of activity so far in the North Carolina legislature, over when the presidential primary should be and when the primary for other office should be. The legislature still hasn’t passed a budget, which distracts it … Continue reading
For the 2016 presidential election, only six states require more than 25,000 valid signatures to get on the ballot, if one looks at the easiest method to get on the ballot for an independent presidential candidate or the nominee of … Continue reading
Professor Lawrence Lessig has met his goal of receiving at least $1,000,000 in contributions and pledges, and will now seek the Democratic presidential nomination. See his web page here. He is campaigning on election law issues, mostly campaign finance, but … Continue reading
Alexandria, Virginia elects a Mayor in a partisan election on November 3, 2015. Incumbent Mayor Bill Euille will run for re-election as a write-in candidate, according to this news story. He will make it official on September 7. He must … Continue reading
The Wichita Eagle has this article about the ACLU lawsuit over the status of Kansas residents who filled out federal voter registration forms. The Kansas Secretary of State had earlier said such individuals may only vote for federal office, not … Continue reading
