How the 1892 Presidential Election Sheds Light on the Question of Printing Underage Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates’ Names on Ballots

On June 29, 1892, the Prohibition Party held its national convention in Cincinnati. It nominated John Bidwell for President, and James B. Cranfill for Vice-President. Cranfill was age 33 at the time. He had been born September 12, 1858. He … Continue reading

Prestigious Philadelphia Law Firm Says Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ballot Access Decision is Significant

As reported earlier, on March 26, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that in-district residency requirements for circulators cannot be enforced, at least for petitions for minor party and independent candidates. The Dilworth Paxson newsletter says this is a very significant … Continue reading