The New Hampshire House Election Law Committee has asked one of its staffers to gather research on how many votes are required in each state, for a group to meet the definition of “political party.” The current New Hampshire definition … Continue reading
A posting on May 21 identified the minor parties that are on the ballot in New Jersey legislative races this year. But that posting failed to mention that the Socialist Workers Party has two candidates on the ballot for the … Continue reading
Back in July 2006, Oregon State Senator Avel Louise Gordly changed her registration from “Democratic” to “Unaffiliated.” Although this is not new news, BAN had not previously noted it or known it. She was last re-elected in 2004, so she … Continue reading
On May 21, the New York Assembly passed S.5755, which moves this year’s primary from September 11 to September 18. The bill had already passed the Senate. Legislators didn’t like the symbolism of holding another primary on September 11. In … Continue reading
On June 6, a U.S. District Court in Connecticut will hear argument in Green Party of Connecticut v Garfield, 3:06cv-1030. This is the case that challenges the severely discriminatory aspects of Connecticut’s public funding law. All candidates must collect a … Continue reading
