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The Green Party of Missouri, which uses the ballot name “Progressive Party” submitted almost 15,000 signatures on July 24, to meet the statewide requirement of 10,000.
Richard Winger
Louisiana is holding a special election this year to fill a vacancy in the office of Secretary of State. The Louisiana Libertarian Party has nominated Rayburn Clipper for that office. Since the party is ballot-qualified, he will appear on the … Continue reading
Oregon State Senator Ben Westlund, one of many prominent independent candidates for Governor this year, has more than 36,000 signatures, double the requirement, and seems very likely to be on the ballot this year.
Unity08 is not yet a political party, and it may never become one. However, already it has inspired an independent candidate for Congress this year to use “Unity” as his ballot label. Harry Welty is on the ballot in Minnesota’s … Continue reading
On July 22, the National Democratic Party’s Rules & Bylaws Committee passed changes to the party’s national rules, regarding dates of presidential delegate selection events. The new rules give Iowa permission to hold a caucus on January 14, permit Nevada … Continue reading