On September 2, U.S. District Court Judge Edmund Sargus ordered Ohio to put the Green Party on the ballot. He is the same judge who had earlier put the Libertarian and Socialist Parties on the ballot. The case is McKinney … Continue reading
On August 29, U.S. District Court Roslyn Silver, a Clinton appointee, voided one element of Arizona’s public funding program. McComish v Brewer, cv-08-1550. Arizona’s law provides for public funding for candidates who raise enough small contributions. The ruling does not … Continue reading
John McCain’s campaign has sent out a press release that includes a copy of Sarah Palin’s voter registration in early 1982, shortly after she turned 18 on February 11, 1982. She registered “Republican.” However, the Alaskan Independence Party was not … Continue reading
Louisiana’s Governor and Secretary of State are considering postponing the congressional primary, which is scheduled for September 6, because so many people are not at home. Thanks to Ed Still’s VoteLaw for this news.
On September 1, the Republican National Convention approved the party’s rules for future presidential primary dates. The 2012 rules are barely changed from the 2008 rules. New Hampshire and South Carolina may hold late January presidential primaries. Iowa and Nevada … Continue reading
