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On September 29, the 6th circuit gave permission for the state of Ohio to file a late petition for rehearing, in Libertarian Party of Ohio v Blackwell. The petition for rehearing is now due October 4. … Continue reading
Richard Winger
In 2007, bills will be introduced in 28 states to pass the “National Popular Vote Plan” for president. The states are Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New … Continue reading
Louisiana held special elections on September 30 for Insurance Commissioner and Secretary of State. This was the first time the Libertarian Party had candidates on the Louisiana ballot (for office other than president) for which the party label was printed. … Continue reading
On September 30, California Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 2948. See 3 posts down for a description of the bill. … Continue reading
Connecticut, like most states, does not treat all candidates equally, on the matter of ballot position. Major party nominees are automatically placed in the best spots on the ballot; then come previously qualified minor parties; then new parties; then independent … Continue reading