On August 6, the Ninth Circuit refused to rehear Arizona Libertarian Party v Bennett, 13-16254. This is the case in which the Green and Libertarian Parties challenge the voter registration form, which names the Republican Party and the Democratic Party … Continue reading
An initiative is circulating in Florida for a top-two system. The initiative has already been endorsed by the Sun Sentinel and the Palm Beach Post. The reason for the endorsements is that the newspapers are concerned that independent voters cannot … Continue reading
This newspaper describes the Canadian four-party debate of August 6. The consensus seems to be that the leaders of all four parties did well. Also see this story. UPDATE: here is a Huffington Post article about the debate. The emphasis … Continue reading
On August 7, the Arizona Secretary of State compiled the July 1, 2015 registration tally. Arizona does this every three months. The new percentages are: Republican 34.04; Democratic 28.35; Libertarian .83; Green .145; Americans Elect .015; independents and unqualified parties … Continue reading
Ohio has had a sore loser law since before 1958. It says, “3513.04: No person who seeks party nomination for an office or position at a primary election by declaration of candidacy shall be permitted to become a candidate at … Continue reading
