As Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and his supporters, mull over strategy for getting on the ballot, this information may be helpful to them. In 1924, U.S. Senator Robert La Follette launched an independent presidential candidacy with the “Progressive” label. La … Continue reading
The California ballot for 2024 will have two U.S. Senate races. Because of the September 29 death of incumbent Dianne Feinstein, whose term was running out anyway, there will be a special election for the period November 2024 through January … Continue reading
On September 28, the Fifth Circuit voted to rehear Hopkins v Hosemann, 19-60662. The original panel in August had struck down Mississippi’s ban on ex-felons registering to vote, on the grounds that such a policy violates the Eighth Amendment, which … Continue reading
On September 26, the Ohio Senate General Government Committee held a hearing on SB 147, which would switch Ohio from an open primary state to a closed primary state. The Committee hasn’t acted yet on the bill.
On September 22, the Arizona Secretary of State wrote a letter to leaders of No Labels Party, which is a ballot-qualified party with its own primary in Arizona. The letter says that the Secretary of State will allow candidates to … Continue reading
