The Liberal Democrats, part of the governing coalition in Great Britain, have given up trying to pass a bill that would provide for an elected House of Lords. See this story. Thanks to Thomas Jones for the link. … Continue reading
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August 6 is the Maryland petition deadline for newly-qualifying parties and independent candidates. The Libertarian Party just submitted 5,636 signatures, hoping that at least 2,766 are valid. The Green Party had turned in its first supplemental petition on July 19, … Continue reading
On August 6, Arizona Superior Court Judge Mark H. Brain ruled that the initiative for a top-two open primary violates the single-subject rule, and therefore cannot be on the ballot. He found that the portion of the initiative that eliminates … Continue reading
The Maine Secretary of State has determined that the Libertarian Party presidential petition for Gary Johnson has enough valid signature. See this story. This will be the first time a Libertarian presidential candidate has been on in Maine since 2004. … Continue reading
The Georgia petition deadline for minor party and independent petitions has now passed. No group or individual turned in a petition for any statewide office, and none was turned in for U.S. House either. No statewide minor party or independent … Continue reading