For many years, Illinois has permitted anyone to be on the ballot who files a petition of even one signature, if no one challenges that candidate. However, for the first time, in 2018 the State Board of Elections will reject … Continue reading
On February 1, U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence Stengel issued an order deleting the county distribution requirement for statewide petitions for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties. Constitution Party of Pennsylvania v Aichele, e.d. 5:12cv-2726. Therefore, there is … Continue reading
The Ninth Circuit hears Soltysik v Padilla in Pasadena, California, on Thursday, February 8, at 9:30 a.m. The issue is the California law that won’t let members of non-qualified parties list their party on the ballot for partisan office, even … Continue reading
On Wednesday, February 14, U.S. District Court Judge Benjamin H. Settle will hear De La Fuente v Wyman, w.d., c16-5801. The issue is the Washington state election law that says before an independent presidential candidate may begin to petition in … Continue reading
On February 1, a subcommittee of the House Privileges & Elections Committee defeated HB 540. The bill would have eased the definition of “political party” from a group that polled 10% for any statewide race at either of the last … Continue reading
