All briefs in Libertarian Party of New Mexico v Vigil-Giron, 06-0615, concerning injunctive relief, have now been filed. The case is pending in U.S. District Court. If the injunction is granted, the Libertarian Party’s statewide nominees will be on the … Continue reading
On August 13, North Carolina House Bill 88 was signed into law. It lowers the number of signatures for a statewide independent party from 2% of the registered voters, to 2% of the last gubernatorial vote. It lowers the vote … Continue reading
On August 14, a Manhatten State Supreme Court defeated the attempt of the state leaders of the New York Independence Party to expel over 100 members who are associated with Lenora Fulani. A similar decision from Brooklyn was made last … Continue reading
On August 14, the Nebraska Secretary of State accepted the Green Party as a ballot-qualified party for the entire state. The party will have two statewide nominees on the ballot this year, and since one of them has no Democrat … Continue reading
On August 14, Congressman Bob Ney withdrew as a candidate for re-election, in Ohio’s 18th U.S. House district. He had been re-nominated in the March 2006 primary, but later decided he didn’t want to run for another term. In accordance … Continue reading
