On May 10, Nebraska held primaries for four parties: Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, and Legal Marijuana Now. Here is a link to the statewide primary returns. At least 1,824 voters chose a Libertarian primary ballot. At least 863 voters chose a … Continue reading
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On May 9, the Arizona Supreme Court issued a very short opinion in Hansen v Finchem, cv-22-0099. This is the case filed by voters who want to challenge the qualifications of two sitting members of Congress, and a state legislator, … Continue reading
This news story says that the Grassroots Legalize Cannabis Party, which has its own primary in Minnesota, will try to keep insincere candidates from filing in its primary. Minnesota has an open primary. There is no registration by party, and … Continue reading
On May 9, Maine LD 231 finally became law. It lets independent voters choose a partisan primary ballot, without having to join that party on the spot. Governor Janet Mills did not sign it, but she let it become law … Continue reading
On May 8, backers of a top-four system for Missouri submitted approximately 300,000 signatures on their initiative. The initiative needs approximately 170,000 signatures. If the voters enact it, it will be exceedingly difficult for qualified minor parties to remain ballot-qualified. … Continue reading