UPDATE: It appears that the Maine town and county clerks are using their discretionary powers and are accepting the slightly late filing by the LP. The actual state deadline is August 15, so the petitions will still meet that more … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On August 13, Bob Barr filed a federal lawsuit against the West Virginia petition deadline for independent and unqualified party candidates for president. The suit depends on Anderson v Celebrezze. Also it depends on the fact that West Virginia requires … Continue reading
San Francisco election officials today certified Cindy Sheehan for the November ballot against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She had to get 10,198 signatures. Officials said she turned in 214 more than she needed. Sheehan is the first independent House candidate … Continue reading
On August 8, the 9th circuit ruled 3-0 that the Veterans Administration is not violating the U.S. Constitution when it refuses to let political party representatives register voters inside VA hospitals and care facilities. Preminger v Peake, 08-15714. The decision … Continue reading
According to the West Virginia Secretary of State, petitions for Libertarian Party candidate Bob Barr fell short. He turned in 13,036 of the 15,118 required by state law. The Barr campaign website says a lawsuit will be filed on Tuesday … Continue reading