On February 9, the Virginia Senate defeated SB 62 by a vote of 24-16. The bill would have provided that voter registration forms ask voters to choose a party, or to choose independent status. Then, any qualified party would have … Continue reading
On February 8, six Georgia state representatives introduced HB 949, which lowers the number of signatures needed for minor party and independent candidates somewhat. Current law requires a petition of 1% of the registered voters for statewide office, and 5% … Continue reading
The Peace & Freedom Party is carrying on an active campaign to persuade California Secretary of State Debra Bowen to list all four presidential candidates that the party suggested for its presidential primary ballot. See this story in the Sacramento … Continue reading
At the November 2010 election for Governor of Maine, Eliot Cutler, an independent candidate, was almost elected. The Republican nominee, Paul LePage, won with 38.1% of the vote. Cutler was a strong second, with 36.4%. Some time after the election, … Continue reading
The Ohio Secretary of State has released the list of candidates in the March 6 primary. For president, in the Democratic primary President Obama is the only listed choice. In the Republican race, six names appear: Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman, … Continue reading
