Some of the nation’s smaller or newer political parties have recently launched petition drives to place themselves, or their presidential nominees, on the November ballot. The Party for Socialism and Liberation has completed its Vermont petition. The Socialist Party is … Continue reading
On March 22, Americans Elect submitted its petition for party status to the South Dakota Secretary of State. The requirement is 7,928 valid signatures, and Americans Elect submitted 15,609. The Libertarian Party qualified in South Dakota a few weeks ago. … Continue reading
On March 8, the Maine Legislature’s Joint Taxation Committee unanimously passed LD 1826. It hasn’t received a vote in either house yet, but it probably will next week. It repeals the provision that puts a question on the State Income … Continue reading
On March 8, the New Hampshire House defeated HB 1595 by a vote of 136-178. It would have said that independents could still vote in primaries, but if an independent chose to vote in a party primary, he or she … Continue reading
On March 22, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed HB 233. It provides that when a party meets the 2% vote test, it is then on the ballot for the next four years. The old law said a party must pass … Continue reading
