In 1993, Congress passed the National Voter Registration Act, which the press nicknamed the “Motor Voter” Act. The law requires all states to make it easier for people to register to vote. It also said that state and local welfare … Continue reading
On April 14, the Arkansas Libertarian Party nominated candidates for public office. The party has four U.S. House nominees, four state legislative nominees, and four nominees for local partisan office. They will be the first Libertarians who have ever appeared … Continue reading
On April 18, the South Dakota Secretary of State determined that the Constitution Party has enough valid signatures, so it is now a qualified party. South Dakota now has five ballot-qualified parties: Americans Elect, Constitution, Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican. This … Continue reading
On April 19, the Maine Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Ralph Nader’s lawsuit for damages against the Democratic Party and its allies, concerning that party’s attempts to keep him off the ballot in 17 states in the 2004 presidential election, … Continue reading
On April 18, the Washington state Democratic Party filed this cert petition in the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the Court to hear its appeal against the top-two system. On the same day, the Washington state Libertarian Party filed this cert … Continue reading
