New Mexico state courts are about to determine the fate of twelve Democratic and Republican Party candidates, whose ballot positions in the June primary are in jeopardy. See this story, which concerns mostly minor defects in petitions. Some of the … Continue reading
Three Democrats seeking to run for Haddon Heights, New Jersey, council, have been forced to sue to get themselves on the June 5 primary ballot. A lower state court judge has put them on the ballot temporarily, and has asked … Continue reading
On April 6, the Federal Election Commission general counsel presented a proposed draft of an advisory opinion, denying the request of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein that her contributors be allowed to contribute again. The basis for Feinstein’s request is that … Continue reading
Buddy Roemer, currently seeking the Americans Elect presidential nomination, recently received $185,470.11 in federal primary season matching funds. See this FEC presss release. He had previously received $100,000 in matching funds. So far no one else running for President this … Continue reading
The Green Party had a presidential primary in Massachusetts on March 6. The Secretary of State has finally released the results, which are: Jill Stein 1,018; Kent Mesplay 89; Harley Mikkelson 84; “no preference” 232. There were also 95 write-ins, … Continue reading
