Georgia has the nation’s most restrictive ballot access law for independent and minor party candidates for the U.S. House. No independent for that office has qualified under that law since 1964. It requires a petition of 5% of the number … Continue reading
Washington state is using the “top-two” system for the first time this year. There are 26 State Senate seats up, and 98 State House seats up, for a total of 124 legislative races this year. Filing for the August 19 … Continue reading
This poll, published by the Associated Press on June 6, shows that Obama’s margin over McCain is 3 percentage points, whether Ralph Nader is included or whether he is not included. Thanks to ThirdPartyWatch for this news. Bob Barr was … Continue reading
On June 6, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) introduced Senate Joint Resolution 39, to abolish the electoral college and provide a direct popular vote for president. The Library of Congress web site, http://thomas.loc.gov, will have the text posted very soon, … Continue reading
South Carolina permits fusion for all office. For president, South Carolina has used fusion in 1972 (when George McGovern was listed as the Democratic nominee and the United Citizens nominee) and in 1996 (when Ross Perot was listed as the … Continue reading
