All four statewide minor party and independent petitions have been challenged in Illinois. They include the petitions filed by independent candidate Robert F. kennedy, Jr and the petitions filed by the Libertarian, Green, and Constitution Parties. It is likely that … Continue reading
John Rust, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Indiana this year, but who was kept off the primary ballot, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his appeal. Rust v Morales, 23-1369. Here is his cert petition. He … Continue reading
See this story about Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s idea for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. … Continue reading
Last week, the Federal Election Commission determined that Jill Stein has qualified for primary season matching funds. However, for various administrative reasons, it says it can’t send the payment to her campaign until August.
Wisconsin does not let independent presidential petitions start to circulate until July 1 of election years. See 8.20(8)(a). The law requires 2,000 signatures, due in early August. Therefore, various presidential campaigns are poised to start tomorrow. The qualified parties, obviously, … Continue reading
