August 25 was the Wyoming deadline for independent candidate petitions. The only presidential independent petition submitted was for Brock Pierce. Wyoming has four ballot-qualified parties: Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, and Constitution. Although Kanye West petitioned, he apparently did not get enough … Continue reading
On August 24, the Montana Secretary of State asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the order of the Montana Supreme Court that removed the Green Party from the ballot. Stapleton v Montana Democratic Party, 20A33. Here is the Secretary … Continue reading
On August 24, a Maine state trial judge ruled that the Republican Party-backed referendum on ranked choice voting for president has enough valid signatures. Because it is now back on the ballot, ranked choice voting can’t be used in the … Continue reading
On August 24, Marshall Wilson filed this reply brief in his West Virginia ballot access case. He is an independent candidate for Governor, and also a sitting state legislator. Wilson v Justice, s.d., 2:20cv-526. The decision could now be released … Continue reading
On August 24, the 336 delegates to the in-person Republican national convention in Charlotte unanimously nominated Donald Trump for president. There were six delegates from each state and territory. However, this limited number of delegates used proxy voting, so that … Continue reading
