On October 1, the 4th circuit affirmed a lower court decision, that if the Republican Party doesn’t want an open primary (and it is a circumstance in which the party is forced to nominate by primary), it is free to … Continue reading
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New Jersey Libertarian Jason Scheurer has qualified for public funding under New Jersey’s new pilot program for “Clean Elections” in legislative races. The pilot program only exists in 3 legislative districts. Scheurer needed $10 contributions from at least 400 voters … Continue reading
Kentucky holds its election for statewide executive positions on November 6, 2007. Incumbent Republican Secretary of State Trey Grayson is running for re-election. At a debate on September 29 between him and his Democratic opponent, Grayson came in strongly in … Continue reading
On October 1, the 10th circuit held a hearing in Libertarian Party of New Mexico v Secretary of State. The case concerns whether New Mexico has any valid state interest in requiring dual petitions…in other words, to require a new … Continue reading
On October 1, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Washington State v Washington Republican Party. The issue is whether a state can hold a “top-two” primary with party labels on the ballot. The voters had passed an initiative … Continue reading