On July 28, Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen stated that if the Democratic Party nominee for U.S.. Senate, Alani Bankhead, withdraws, the law requires the Democratic Party to replace her. However, her belief is contradicted by many court decisions … Continue reading
On July 28, an Iowa state trial court refused to put the Libertarian nominees for Governor and Lieutenant Governor back on the ballot. See this story. The lawsuits on the two Libertarian U.S. House candidates are still pending. … Continue reading
This story lists five independent candidates for U.S. Senate, and six independent candidates for Governor, who are polling at 5% or higher. … Continue reading
On July 24, California filed this brief in Ware v Weber, e.d., 2:26cv-1643. This is the case in which Butch Ware argues that the California law requiring gubernatorial candidates to file copies of the last five years’ tax returns is … Continue reading
On July 27, the New Mexico Forward Party filed this brief in its ballot access case, New Mexico Forward Party v Toulouse Oliver, 1:26cv-2286. The party seeks injunctive relief to place its two statewide nominees on the ballot. … Continue reading
