On June 21, the Arkansas Green Party held its final nominating convention. This year, the party will have a candidate for U.S. Senate, for three of the four U.S. House seats, and six for the State House of Representatives. All … Continue reading
On June 20, filing closed for the candidates for the Florida legislature. Only three qualified minor parties have any candidates running for the legislature. The Green Party has five candidates, the Constitution Party has one, and the British Reformed Sectarian … Continue reading
On June 20, the Indiana League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit in state court, alleging that the Indiana law requiring voters at the polls to show government photo-ID violates the Indiana Constitution. The Indiana Constitution sets for the requirements … Continue reading
The Libertarian Party, perhaps joined by other minor parties and possibly by Ralph Nader, is likely to sue Oklahoma over presidential ballot access. Existing law requires unqualified parties to submit a petition of 3% of the last presidential vote to … Continue reading
On June 20, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid predicted that the U.S. Senate will confirm the new Federal Election Commissioners during the week of June 23-27. Thanks to Rick Hasen’s ElectionLawBlog for this news.
