The number of signatures needed to get on the Pennsylvania ballot in 2008 for statewide office equals 2% of the highest vote-getter’s total in the November 7, 2007 statewide judicial races. At the November 7, 2007 election, the highest vote … Continue reading
On the evening of November 8, the Michigan Democratic State Executive Committee met. The party had said it would decide at that meeting whether to organize caucuses to choose delegates to the national convention. However, that item was taken off … Continue reading
The Oklahoma initiative to improve the ballot access laws hired a paid petitioning company, when it re-launched itself on October 15. The initiative needs 74,117 valid signatures by January 14. Only 9,000 signatures have been collected, and one-fourth of the … Continue reading
On November 5, Cynthia McKinney announced she will try to qualify for primary season matching funds. Candidates who are seeking the nomination of any political party (no matter how small) may obtain primary season matching funds if they raise $5,000 … Continue reading
On November 7, the 10th circuit ruled against the Libertarian Party’s ballot access lawsuit, for reasons having to do with court rules, not over the merits. The case is Libertarian Party of New Mexico v Herrera, no. 06-2303. The case … Continue reading
