In 2015, an individual named Joseph Shaber died and left the Libertarian Party $235,575 in his will. The party was not permitted to receive the money all at once, however, because federal campaign finance law forbids an individual from giving … Continue reading
On January 4, Emidio Soltysik filed his brief in the Ninth Circuit in Soltysik v Padilla, 16-55758. The issue is the California law that lets some candidates for Congress and partisan state office have their party listed on the ballot, … Continue reading
California Assembly Member Kevin Mullin has introduced AB 84, to move the California primary for all office to March, in presidential years. See this story. The bill, if enacted, would have consequences for the top-two system. A system in presidential … Continue reading
Maine Representative Kevin Battle of South Portland has told the press that he is changing his enrollment from “Republican” to “independent.” See this story. Thanks to Tom MacMillan for the link. … Continue reading
North Dakota Representative Corey Mock has introduced a bill to make it easier for parties to nominate candidates. Currently North Dakota is the only state that says a ballot-qualified party can’t nominate unless a certain minimum number of votes choose … Continue reading
