Until 2007, there had never been a party-imposed fee for running in a presidential primary in any state, higher than $5,000. However, the South Carolina Republican Party broke that pattern by setting its filing fee at $25,000 for candidates who … Continue reading
On November 13, the Michigan Attorney General asked the State Court of Appeals to hold a hearing no later than November 16, on whether it is unconstitutional for the state to give a list of presidential primary participants to each … Continue reading
On October 31, 2007, Ralph Nader filed a federal lawsuit against Terry McAuliffe, former chair of the Democratic National committee, for the party’s actions to keep him off the ballot in 2004. The case, filed in U.S. District Court in … Continue reading
On November 9, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich signed SB 662. It eases ballot access for independent candidates for the legislature. Under the new law, such candidates need a petition signed by 5% of the last vote cast, due in June … Continue reading
The November 11 issue of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (in New York state) features this story on the Working Families Party’s involvement in the County Legislature race, Monroe County 6th district. That district switched from being represented by a … Continue reading
