Connecticut has three types of political parties. Qualified major parties nominate by primary; qualified minor parties nominate by convention; unqualified parties nominate by primary. Currently, Connecticut permits fusion for the first two types of party, although not the third type. … Continue reading
Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed has written a bill (introduced as SB 5604 and HB 1534) that requires minor party and independent candidates to show popular support three ways before they can qualify for the general election. First, each … Continue reading
After the November 2004 election, the presidential nominees of the Green Party and the Libertarian Party jointly requested a recount of the presidential vote in New Mexico and in Ohio. Both states had relatively nominal fees for requesting a recount. … Continue reading
On January 25, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ordered Carl Romanelli to pay $80,408 within 30 days. Since Romanelli has very few assets, the order also makes Romanelli’s attorney, Larry Otter, equally liable for the money. Carl Romanelli was the Green … Continue reading
Virginia House of Delegates member Leo Wardrup introduced HB 3157 on January 19. It would impose mandatory filing fees on all non-paupers who petition their way onto a general election ballot, or a primary election ballot. The fees would be … Continue reading
