On October 1, the first gubernatorial debate of 2009 was held in New Jersey. Three candidates participated, including independent Chris Daggett, who seems to have done well. Here is one account. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Earlier in 2009, the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office had been saying the blank petition forms to qualify a new party for the 2010 election would not be available until October 1, 2009. The reason they would not be … Continue reading
On October 13, at noon, the CATO Institute holds a free forum with two authors, both of whom have recently written books on ballot access. The featured authors are Theresa Amato, author of Grand Illusion: the Myth of Voter Choice … Continue reading
The 5th circuit will hear oral arguments in Brian Moore v Hosemann, 09-60272, on November 4, 2009, in Houston. This is the case on whether the Mississippi Secretary of State should have accepted paperwork to put Brian Moore on the … Continue reading
The D.C. Board of Elections has obtained a two-week extension of time to respond to the Libertarian Party’s lawsuit in Libertarian Party v D.C. Board of Elections. This is the case on whether the Constitution requires the Board to have … Continue reading