On February 25, the Nebraska Secretary of State announced that he is putting two Democrats, five Republicans, and five Libertarians on presidential primary ballots automatically. Those not chosen are free to submit a petition with 300 signatures of party members. … Continue reading
“The Week”, which has both British and American editions, has this story imagining a 2016 general election presidential debate between Bernie Sanders as the Democratic nominee, Donald Trump as the Republican nominee, Mike Bloomberg as an independent, and Gary Johnson … Continue reading
Indiana State Representative Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomington) says next year he will introduce a bill to reduce the number of signatures, and the distribution requirement, for candidates to get on the primary ballot for President, Governor, and U.S. Senator (primary candidates … Continue reading
As noted earlier, Connecticut election officials maintain that Shawn Wilmoth can’t circulate a presidential primary petition in Connecticut, because he doesn’t live in Connecticut. Wilmoth is seeking a federal court order that would permit him to work. Connecticut says he … Continue reading
California initiative proponents start the process by submitting a proposed initiative to the Attorney General, who then writes a title for it. Then the proponents can put the title on their petitions and start collecting signatures. Sometimes the Attorney General’s … Continue reading
