Although a New Mexico ballot access decision was expected on Monday, Sep. 18, it didn’t come out. It had been expected because the state had said it would start printing overseas absentee ballots on Sep. 18. The decision will determine … Continue reading
On September 18, the 7th circuit ruled 3-0 that Illinois petition requirements for independent candidates for the legislature are too severe, and are unconstitutional. They required a petition signed by 10% of the last vote cast, due in December of … Continue reading
Idaho election law says a party may remain on the ballot indefinitely as long as it continues to run at least 3 candidates (the package of president, vice-president and electors counts as one). This year, the United Party of Idaho … Continue reading
On September 14, a lower state court struck down Missouri’s new law, which requires voters to show government-issued photo ID before voting at the polls. Jackson Co. v State of Missouri, Cole Co. Dist. Ct. 06AC-CC587.
The Vermont Libertarian Party has 7 candidates for the State House of Representatives this November. Five of them also tried to win major party nominations at the September 12 primary. Four of them managed to do so: Bob Wolffe, David … Continue reading
