An earlier posting that said the Nevada Libertarian Party had not polled enough votes to remain on the ballot was erroneous. The party’s candidate for Washoe County Assessor, Tom Koziel, polled 5,852 votes. The law required any nominee to poll … Continue reading
The Congressional Directory is a book published by the staff of the United States Congress, every two years. The new version is being prepared for printing. Employees of the Congressional Directory recently asked Senator Joseph Lieberman how they should list … Continue reading
Doug Friedline died on November 10, of a heart attack, at the age of 49. He had been been a leading political consultant for anyone who ran for office outside the major parties. He had worked for Ross Perot and … Continue reading
Ballot Access News is only aware of eleven instances at which minor parties won partisan elections on November 7, 2006. If anyone knows of any not mentioned below, please comment. The known instances for state office are six Vermont Progressives … Continue reading
In 2008, an independent presidential candidate in Texas will need 74,108 signatures. But a new party will need 43,939 signatures. Completion of a new party petition will enable that party to nominate someone for every partisan office in the state. … Continue reading
