On June 8 the Maine Senate tentatively passed LD 742, and on June 9 the Maine House also passed it. It asks the voters if they wish to amend the State Constitution, to require that initiative petitions obtain the signatures … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Virginia is holding legislative elections for both houses of the legislature on November 3, 2015. The only qualified parties in Virginia are the Democratic and Republican Parties. Other candidates were required to submit petitions by 7 pm, Tuesday, June 9. … Continue reading
Matt Erard, the Socialist Party member-plaintiff, has asked for reconsideration in Erard v Michigan Secretary of State, 14-1873. This is the case that challenges the Michigan law that requires approximately twice as much support for a newly-qualifying party to get … Continue reading
On May 24, Maine LD 176 became law. The legislature had passed it on May 5 and Governor Paul LePage let it become law without signing it, but also not vetoing it. Here is the text of the law. Maine … Continue reading
Atlanta Progressive News has this story about the pending lawsuit over whether Georgia ballot access is too difficult for presidential candidates of unqualified parties. … Continue reading