On May 14, the Second Circuit heard oral argument in Meadors v Erie County Board of Elections, 23-1054. This is the challenge to New York’s May petition deadline. The U.S. District Court Jagistrate had upheld it. The petition deadline had … Continue reading
On May 13, the Texas petition deadline for independent candidates, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.,, submitted approximately 245,000 signatures to meet the requirement of 113,151.
Jacob Hornberger, one of the candidates seeking the Libertarian presidential nomination, has this op-ed about ballot access laws in the Orange County (California) Register. … Continue reading
As of April 2024, these are the number of registrants in Florida qualified parties: Republican 5,239,600; Democratic 4,346,491; Independent Party 242,330; Libertarian 35,357; Conservative 19,903; Constitution 16,434; No Labels 8,355; Green 7,841; Boricua 5,974; Coalition with a Purpose 3,283; Ecology … Continue reading
In 1974 congress passed a law allowing public funding for presidential candidates. It said parties that poll at least 5% for president may receive public funding after the election is over. They also get an equivalent amount for the next … Continue reading
