On April 15, the 9th circuit will hear Nader v Brewer, 06-16251. The issues are whether someone from outside Arizona should be allowed to circulate an independent presidential petition, and whether Arizona’s early June petition deadline for independent presidential candidates … Continue reading
On April 7, Missouri SB 797 was sent to the House Elections Committee. It has already passed the Senate. It deletes the requirement that a petition for a new party must list that party’s presidential candidate, and its candidates for … Continue reading
On April 7, this newspaper story ran about Ralph Nader’s rally at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The story says more than 200 people were in attendance. … Continue reading
The Illinois Green Party will have candidates for the U.S. House in 14 of the 19 districts this year. Some were nominated in the party’s primary in February, and others were nominated by party meetings. Because the Green Party is … Continue reading
The Maine legislature is unlikely to pass LD 1799, even though it passed all committees. The bill would legalize fusion (the ability of two parties to jointly nominate the same candidate). … Continue reading
