On August 16, the Wisconsin Elections Commission dismissed a complaint filed by Democrats that tried to keep Jill Stein off the ballot. The basis was a technicality. But Democrats say they will now sue to block Stein. See this story. … Continue reading
The Green Party holds its presidential convention on August 17, Saturday. Although it seems obvious that Jill Stein will be the presidential nominee, the identity of the likely vice-presidential nominee is tough to predict.
On August 16, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey, who had been re-elected as a Democrat in 2018, withdrew his name from the November 2024 ballot. He had been running as an independent candidate this year.
On August 16, the New Jersey State Supreme Court refused to hear Ayyadurai v New Jersey State Democratic Committee. This is the lawsuit filed by independent presidential candidate Shiva Ayyadurai to get on the ballot. He has enough valid signatures … Continue reading
On August 16, the Michigan Secretary of State ruled that independent presidential candidate Cornel West should be removed from the ballot, even though he has enough valid signatures. The Secretary of State says his declaration of candidacy was not notarized … Continue reading
