On August 2, Massachusetts Republican state chair Amy Carnevale, appearing on a TV interview program, said Massachusetts election law requires too many signatures for candidates to get on ballots. See this story, especially the fifth paragraph. Massachusetts is the only … Continue reading
On August 4, a South Carolina state trial court put Danny Ford back on the Republican primary ballot for U.S. Senate. The special Republican primary is set for August 11. Ford had been removed from the ballot because the Republican … Continue reading
On August 3, the California minor parties who are suing to overturn the top-two system filed this brief in Peace & Freedom Party v Weber, n.d., 3:24cv-8308. … Continue reading
Tennessee holds general elections for county office on August 6. In Moore County, the ballots have already been printed, and they list the independent candidate for Sheriff above the only other candidate, who is the Republican nominee. This article has … Continue reading
Here is a Chicago Tribune story about the federal lawsuit filed on July 31 by Chicago citycouncilmember Byron Sigcho-Lopez. The lawsuit argues that the 5% petition requirement for U.S. House independent and minor party candidates is so difficult in practice … Continue reading
