The League of Women Voters held its national convention in Portland, Oregon, on June 13-17. On June 16, the delegates voted to study “The advisibility of using the National Popular Vote Compact among the states as a method for electing … Continue reading
Although South Carolina has always permitted “fusion” (the ability for two parties to jointly nominate the same candidate, and be listed under each label on the ballot), South Carolina elections officials say they don’t know whether it is legal to … Continue reading
The Independent Party of Delaware has been ballot-qualified since 2000. Although Delaware allows two parties to jointly nominate the same candidate, the Independent Party of Delaware has never nominated a Democrat or a Republican for a statewide office. However, on … Continue reading
On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled part of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law unconstitutional. Davis v Federal Election Commission, 07-320. The vote was 5-4. Here is the opinion. This case concerned the “Millionaire’s Amendment”, which relaxes contribution limits … Continue reading
The list of independent presidential candidates who filed slates of presidential elector candidates in Rhode Island is: Ralph Nader, Denise McSheffrey, and Yonyuth Hongsakaphadana. These candidates now need at least 1,000 valid signatures, due September 5. The list of unqualified … Continue reading
