On June 9, the 7th circuit will hear Lee v Keith, the case challenging Illinois requirements for independent candidates for legislature. Illinois requires petitions signed by 10% of the last vote cast, to be submitted in December of the year … Continue reading
Although the Labor Party was formed in 1990, it had never run any candidates in a partisan race, nor tried to qualify for the ballot. However, it has been attempting to qualify in South Carolina this year. It wanted to … Continue reading
The Constitution Party national committee met in Tampa, Florida, April 20-21. Attempts by some to expel the Nevada state affiliate were defeated. … Continue reading
On April 17, the Colorado Senate passed SB223, which is identical to bills pending in 4 other states. It would authorize a compact among like-minded states, to change the electoral college system. Cooperating states would promise to appoint electors who … Continue reading
On April 29, the New York Libertarian Party holds its statewide nominating convention in Albany. William Weld, who is seeking the Republican nomination, will also attend the Libertarian convention and ask for its nomination as well. William Weld was once … Continue reading
