Here is the Alaska primary ballot for U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative. Daniel J. Sullivan, who is running for U.S. Senate, has no party label on the ballot even though he is a registered Republican. The Division of Elections initially … Continue reading
Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia and others have formed the Independent Leadership Council, which will encourage independent candidates to run. Here is the website. UPDATE: here is a news story about the organization’s national meeting, held on … Continue reading
On July 22, some Florida Republican officials sued the Secretary of State, to force the Secretary of State to remove Libertarian Peter Jassenoff from the ballot. The challengers say Jassenoff paid his $10,440 filing fee with a check from his … Continue reading
On July 21, a third federal lawsuit was filed against the new Louisiana ballot access procedures for independent and minor party candidates who are running for U.S. Senate. Carpenter v Landry, m.d., 3:26cv-791. The plaintiff is an independent voter. The … Continue reading
On July 23, a 3-judge U.S. District Court refused to enjoin Tennessee’s new U.S. House districts. The legislature had drawn new districts in May 2026, to split Memphis into three districts so that Republicans would almost certainly gain a seat. … Continue reading
