Florida will hold a special election in April, for state representative, district 64. Only one candidate’s name will be printed on the ballot. See this story, which explains why this is happening. One-candidate elections are very common, but it is … Continue reading
On January 13, U.S. District Court Judge Robert E. Payne upheld the Virginia law that says nominees of the qualified parties should always appear at the top of the ballot, relative to other candidates. Sarvis v Judd, eastern district, 3:14cv-479. … Continue reading
The Birmingham News has this op-ed by Leigh LaChine, state chair of the Alabama Libertarian Party, making the case for the legislature to reform the ballot access laws. … Continue reading
Maine Representative Matt Moonen (D-Portland) has introduced LR 1743, which would restore the question on the state income tax form that asks taxpayers if they want to send a small donation to the political party of the taxpayers’ choice. Maine … Continue reading
The Telegraph here editorializes that the Green Party cannot be ignored and belongs in the upcoming election debates. … Continue reading
