On December 4, the highest court in South Africa struck down the petition requirements for independent candidates for the national parliament, a petition of 15% of the voters. The court said there isn’t time to expect the national legislature to … Continue reading
On December 4, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and some supporters filed a federal lawsuit against the Utah independent presidential petition deadline of January 8, 2024. Maxfield v Henderson, 4:23cv-112. Here is the motion for injunctive relief. In … Continue reading
This Cincinnati Enquirer article about minor party and independent presidential candidates in Ohio quotes Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State, as saying his office will have finished checking the validity of the No Labels party petition “by July 2024.” The … Continue reading
The Peace & Freedom Party, which has its own presidential primary in California, will have three names on the ballot: Cornel West, Claudia De La Cruz, and Jasmine Sherman. Thanks to C.T. Weber for this news. Claudia De La Cruz … Continue reading
Texas does not have the statewide initiative or referendum for state laws or constitutional amendments, but it does have provision for a non-binding referendum to be placed on partisan primary ballots. Section 172.088 of the Texas election code requires signatures … Continue reading
