Oregon State Senator Ben Westlund, one of many prominent independent candidates for Governor this year, has more than 36,000 signatures, double the requirement, and seems very likely to be on the ballot this year.
Richard Winger
Unity08 is not yet a political party, and it may never become one. However, already it has inspired an independent candidate for Congress this year to use “Unity” as his ballot label. Harry Welty is on the ballot in Minnesota’s … Continue reading
On July 22, the National Democratic Party’s Rules & Bylaws Committee passed changes to the party’s national rules, regarding dates of presidential delegate selection events. The new rules give Iowa permission to hold a caucus on January 14, permit Nevada … Continue reading
The South Carolina Working Families Party recently completed its petition (to qualify as a party) successfully. However, the State Election Commission said that notwithstanding that it is now a qualified party, it is too late for the party to run … Continue reading
On July 21, the Maryland state Constitution Party became the third ballot-qualified Constitution Party unit to dis-affiliate from the national party. Thanks to Austin Cassidy for this news. … Continue reading