On September 15, 2005, the ACLU of Iowa sued the state, over the policy of forcing all voters to register Republican, Democratic or Independent. The suit was on behalf of the Green and Libertarian Parties. The state has still not … Continue reading
On December 1, the Connecticut legislature passed Bill 2103, which provides public funding for candidates for state office. All candidates would need to raise considerable amounts of private money, in order to receive public funding. But members of parties which … Continue reading
Maine state representative Joanne Twomey recently changed her voter registration from “Democratic” to “independent”. The Maine House of Representatives now as one Green and three independents. Thanks to Austin Cassidy’s thirdpartywatch for this news.
Maine state representative Joanne Twomey recently changed her voter registration from “Democratic” to “independent”. The Maine House of Representatives now as one Green and three independents. Thanks to Austin Cassidy’s thirdpartywatch for this news.
On November 29, the US Court of Appeals ruled 3-0 that Ohio may require independent candidates (for office other than president) to submit petitions by March 1 of an election year. Lawrence v Blackwell, 04-4022. The decision is only 6 … Continue reading
