Seattle holds city council elections this year. Washington state election law says that candidates get on the ballot by filing fee, or by petition in lieu of filing fee. The Seattle filing fee for city council is $1,199.76; or candidates … Continue reading
This story in the Los Angeles Times suggests that the future U.S. Supreme Court decision Evenwel v Abbott, 14-940, might cause California and Texas to lose seats in the U.S. House. One must read the entire article to realize it … Continue reading
This story says Roger Stone has expressed an intent to be the Florida Libertarian Party’s U.S. Senate candidate in 2016. The story includes Stone’s announcement. … Continue reading
The Libertarian Party has asked Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin for a ruling on petitions concerning presidential elections. The party won’t choose its national ticket until the end of May, 2016. Massachusetts permits independent candidate petitions, and petitions for … Continue reading
On May 22, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed SF 455, which says that the petition to create a new ballot-qualified party must be completed within one year. Previously the group circulating such a petition could take as long as it … Continue reading
