The Secret Service began protecting some presidential candidates in 1968. The first minor party or independent presidential candidates who ever received such protection were John G. Schmitz, 1972 nominee of the American/American Independent Parties, and Dr. Benjamin Spock, 1972 nominee … Continue reading
On July 16, the Oklahoma State Board of Elections had a random drawing to determine the order of parties on the November 2024 ballot. The Libertarian Party won the top spot, followed by the Republican Party and then the Democratic … Continue reading
On July 16, the North Carolina State Board of Elections approved the petition of the We the People Party (which has nominated Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.), but denied the petition of the Justice for All Party (which supports Cornel West). … Continue reading
Oklahoma lets an independent presidential candidate, or the nominee of an unqualified party, on the ballot if they pay $35,000 by July 15. This year, the only two candidates who paid the fee are Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Chris … Continue reading
The Georgia Secretary of State has posted some instructions on how minor parties can comply with SB 189, the new law that says if a minor party is on the ballot for president in at least 20 states and territories, … Continue reading
