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Great Britain is voting for House of Commons on May 6. A nominee of the U.K. Independence Party died on April 22. See this story. The story reveals that when a candidate listed on a British ballot dies, the election … Continue reading
Richard Winger
The 9th circuit will hear Nader v Cronin on June 17, in Honolulu. This is the case that challenges the number of signatures needed for an independent presidential candidate in Hawaii. The basis for the lawsuit is that it is … Continue reading
U.S. House member Kendrick Meek recently submitted a petition to qualify for the Democratic Party primary ballot, instead of paying the filing fee. He is running for U.S. Senate. His petition has been verified. He needed 112,476 valid signatures and … Continue reading
Hipolito Fontes filed this brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, on April 14. The case, Fontes v City of Central Falls, concerns the constitutionality of a city ordinance that says voters may sign for only one candidate … Continue reading
On April 22, Rasmussen Reports released a poll showing that 50% of U.S. voters have at least once voted for an independent candidate, or the nominee of a minor party. Thanks to Independent Political Report for the link. … Continue reading