Illinois has no party petition procedure. It only has candidate petitions. There are no qualified third parties in Illinois currently. But Illinois does permit presidential and vice-presidential stand-ins on the candidate petition, so that parties can get started before they … Continue reading
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On March 17, Maryland said it is changing the date of its primaries from April 28 to June 2. That includes the presidential primary and the primary for all other partisan office. See this story. Thanks to Political Wire for … Continue reading
This Chicago Tribune article says voting turnout (as of mid-morning) is very low. Many polling places had to be moved at the last minute, and 10% of election day officials didn’t show up for work. Hand sanitizers are available at … Continue reading
The Constitution Party national presidential convention is scheduled for St. Louis, April 29-May 2. But the city has banned public gatherings larger than 50 people. The national executive committee of the party will discuss how to proceed, at a meeting … Continue reading
On the evening of March 16, Ohio state officials said polling places would not open on March 17, which is Ohio’s primary day for president and all other partisan office. However, elections are proceeding on March 17 in Arizona, Florida, … Continue reading