On May 21, the South Dakota Secretary of State determined that the initiative to establish a top-two system in South Dakota has enough valid signatures. Proponents of the initiative call it an “open primary” proposal. But past U.S. Supreme Court … Continue reading
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ThirdPartyWatch has posted the advice for certain Libertarian Party national convention delegates. Under the heading, “Larry Sharpe”, the document says that Larry Sharpe is ineligible to be the vice-presidential nominee because he is currently the stand-in presidential candidate on the … Continue reading
This story, published May 21, says that Ohio legislative leaders predict the legislature will not alter the early certification deadline for parties to certify their national tickets. … Continue reading
Here is a news story about the lawsuit now pending in the Second Circuit against the May petition deadline for independent candidates in New York state. The case is Meadors v Erie County Board of Elections. … Continue reading
See this Newsweek story about the CNN debate criteria. … Continue reading