Arkansas newspapers of August 24 report that Democratic and Republican Party officials, as well as the Democratic and Republican candidates for Governor, all say they agree with yesterday’s ballot access decision. That decision put the Green Party on the ballot … Continue reading
On August 23, all 4 candidates for Governor of South Dakota debated each other. The candidates are the nominees of the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian and Constitution Parties. The debate was carried on KOTA-TV. … Continue reading
On August 23, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that Ralph Nader must pay approximately $80,000 in court costs, stemming from the challenge to his signatures in 2004. In re Nomination Paper of Nader, 17 MAP 2005. In Pennsylvania, when a … Continue reading
On August 23, the 3rd circuit upheld the Pennsylvania ballot access laws for qualified minor political parties. Marakay v Cortes, 06-2241. The decision acknowledges that the Constitution, Green and Libertarian Parties polled enough votes in 2004 to meet the state’s … Continue reading
Nebraska holds its primary in May. At the May primary, no one filed to run for the Democratic nomination for Auditor. The incumbent, Kate Witek, a Republican, did not run for re-election, and the Republicans nominated someone else. A few … Continue reading
