On January 26, U.S. District Court Judge Yvette Kane heard testimony and arguments in Benezet Consulting v Cortes, m.d., 1:16cv-74. The issues are the ban on out-of-state circulators, the requirement that each petition sheet be notarized, and the ban on … Continue reading
The California Libertarian Party has told the Secretary of State that independent voters will be able to choose a Libertarian presidential primary ballot in June. This is the first time the California Libertarian Party has made that decision. The only … Continue reading
Two New Mexico Representatives have introduced HJR 12, to require semi-closed primaries. Currently New Mexico has closed primaries. The proposed constitutional amendment would provide that independent voters be allowed to vote in partisan primaries. The authors are Representative Moe Maestas … Continue reading
On January 26, U.S. District Court Judge Karen Schreier ruled that the Libertarian and Constitution Parties challenge to South Dakota’s early petition deadline for new parties may proceed. The two parties filed a lawsuit on June 15, 2015, against the … Continue reading
The Los Angeles Times has this editorial about a possible Bloomberg run for the presidency. The editorial says, “Having more choices on the ballot is usually a good thing.” That is significant, because both in 2004 and 2010, the Los … Continue reading
