Finally, a general news story has mentioned the April 8 decision of a U.S. District Court in Iowa that struck down the March petition deadline for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties. Bleeding Heartland has the story. … Continue reading
On April 13, an Arkansas state trial court put Sandra Young Harris back on the May 24 primary ballot. She is running for a judicial office. The Secretary of State had removed her after noticing that a campaign finance form … Continue reading
According to this story, New York Assemblywoman Amy Paulin expects to introduce a bill soon to make it easier for candidates to withdraw. She feels it is desirable that Brian Benjamin, the New York Lieutenant Governor who had been running … Continue reading
On April 14, the Republican National Committee voted unanimously that its 2024 presidential nominee will not be permitted to participate in debates that are not sanctioned by the party. The Committee also declared that it will not approve working with … Continue reading
In 2021, a federal lawsuit was filed against New York’s May petition deadline for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties. That case was filed by the Mayor of Buffalo, Byron Brown, who had submitted an independent petition after … Continue reading
