On February 19, the Maine Libertarian Party filed this response brief in Baines v Bellows, 1:19cv-509. This is the ballot access case filed in 2019, challenging Maine’s definition of “political party”, and the requirements for members of small qualified parties … Continue reading
The Iowa House Committee on State Government has introduced HF 590, an omnibus election law bill which increases the petition requirements for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties. Currently the only qualified parties in Iowa are the Republican … Continue reading
It is now too late for Pennsylvania HB 38 to pass, in time to appear on the May 2021 primary ballot. See this story. HB 38 would alter Pennsylvania’s elections for appellate judges. Those elections are partisan now, and all … Continue reading
This story says that Kanye West is reported to believe that his independent presidential candidacy was the fatal blow to his marriage. … Continue reading
On February 11, the New Hampshire State Senate defeated SB 43, which would have let each U.S. House district choose its own presidential elector. The vote was 10-14. Thanks to Alvin See for this news. … Continue reading
