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On January 16, the Maryland State Board of Elections determined that the Green Party petition to renew its party status has enough valid signatures. The party will now be on the ballot in 2016 and 2018. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On January 16, the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission filed this brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, in the case called Arizona State Legislature v Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, 13-1314. Under Arizona’s constitution, the Commission is responsible for drawing U.S. House … Continue reading
West Virginia State Senator Charles Trump (R-Martinsburg) has introduced SB 249, to eliminate the straight-ticket device. The bill is co-sponsored by four other Republican Senators, Craig Blair, Ryan Ferns, Mike Hall, and Chris Walters. Republicans have a tiny majority in … Continue reading
On January 22, the Virginia House Subcommittee on Elections will hold a hearing on HB 1463, which eases the vote test for a group to be a qualified party, from a vote of 10%, to a vote of 4%, for … Continue reading
The Washington Post has this summary of when presidential primaries will be held in each state in 2016. The article reveals how much uncertainty still remains for many states. These states will hold a presidential primary for the Libertarian Party: … Continue reading