The Chicago Tribune of July 10 has this op-ed by Bill Redpath, explaining and criticizing the Illinois ballot access laws. Illinois has had one of the worst sets of ballot access laws for minor parties and independent candidates ever since … Continue reading
The Hill has this article about efforts by opponents of the No Labels presidential candidate idea to brief Democratic members of Congress about why they are so opposed to the plan. The opponents include the groups Move On and Third … Continue reading
On July 7, the Iowa Republican Party determined that its presidential caucus next year will be January 15. By contrast, in 2020, it was February 3. Thanks to Thomas Jones for this news. … Continue reading
The Idaho Republican Party is starting to plan a presidential caucus in March 2024. The legislature adjourned earlier this year without restoring the presidential primaries. Democrats are also planning a caucus. The Democratic Party hopes the legislature will restore primaries … Continue reading
On July 6, the Maine Senate passed LD 769, which eases the definition of a qualified party. The bill had passed the House last month. The old definition of a qualified party was a group that had 5,000 registrants if … Continue reading
