On June 18, the Rhode Island Senate passed SB 8072, which eliminates the straight-ticket device. However, because the Senate amended the implementation date of the bill, it must return to the House for concurrence. The Senate version of the bill … Continue reading
The New Hampshire Union Leader has this article about Gardner Goldsmith, the Libertarian Party’s nominee for U.S. Senate from New Hampshire. The article talks about why minor party candidates run for important office. The article is also notable because generally … Continue reading
No Rhode Island Libertarian Party nominee has been on the ballot in a midterm year for statewide office in the party’s history. However, this year, the party will attempt to place its nominee Tony Jones on the ballot for Lieutenant … Continue reading
On June 18, PublicPolicyPolling released a Nebraska gubernatorial poll. The results: Republican Pete Ricketts 42%, Democrat Chuck Hassebrook 38%, Libertarian Mark Elworth 8%, undecided 13%. See here for more details. Mark Elworth is the first Libertarian Party gubernatorial candidate in … Continue reading
The Republican Party of Montana meets June 21-22 and will consider a resolution in favor of a closed primary for the party. See this story. Thanks to Mike Fellows for the link. … Continue reading
