Virginia law allows qualified parties to nominate by primary or convention. However, the law also says that when an incumbent is running for re-election, he or she can make the decision of how the party nominates. On February 25, the … Continue reading
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Minnesota hasn’t had a presidential primary since 1992, and is usually the second most populous state (after Washington state) that uses caucuses instead. But Senator Julianne Ortman (R-Chanhassen) has introduced SF 1205, which would bring back a presidential primary and … Continue reading
This op-ed in The Oregonian discusses the Independent Party’s impact on the Oregon elections of 2016. The author, Tim Nesbitt, speculates that because the Independent Party will probably have a government-administered primary, and because the Oregon Independent Party will let … Continue reading
Ballot Access News February 1, 2015 – Volume 30, Number 9 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents BALLOT ACCESS BILLS INTRODUCED IN SIX STATES SOUTH DAKOTA BILL MAY BE AMENDED TO EASE DEADLINE STRAIGHT-TICKET BILLS VIRGINIA … Continue reading
Mississippi will hold a special U.S. House election on May 12. See this story. … Continue reading