The Constitution Party of Oregon is a ballot-qualified minor party, so it nominates by convention. The party chooses delegates to its state convention at its various county conventions. Then, the state convention delegates choose the party’s statewide nominees. In June … Continue reading
On August 22, the 9th circuit affirmed a lower court decision that Washington state’s “top-two” primary system is unconstitutional. Washington State Republican Party v State, 05-35774. The voters of Washington state had passed an initiative in 2004, setting up the … Continue reading
Ever since July 10, the Green, Libertarian and Constitution Parties of Pennsylvania have been waiting for the 3rd circuit to rule on the ballot access lawsuit. There is still no opinion. However, on August 21, the Pennsylvania Green Party filed … Continue reading
The Connecticut Green Party statewide petition, the Missouri Green Party statewide petition, and the Delaware Working Families Party registration drive, have all been acknowledged by those states to be legally sufficient. The name of the Missouri Green Party is “Progressive … Continue reading
Max Linn, the Florida Reform Party gubernatorial candidate, has launched a broad television advertising campaign, even though the Republican and Democratic Parties have not chosen their nominees yet (the Florida primary is in September). Linn has already put $1,000,000 of … Continue reading
