In most states, deadlines for getting on the ballot in presidential primaries are set by state law. But South Carolina law lets parties set their own deadlines. The South Carolina Democratic Party still hasn’t determined what the deadline will be.
Both the North Carolina Republican Party and the Virginia Republican Party are considering adopting state rules that require presidential primary candidates to take a loyalty oath to support the party’s eventual 2016 presidential nominee. See this story. It is likely … Continue reading
This Portland Tribune story says 34 members of the Oregon Independent Party have been elected to non-partisan office, during the eight years the party has been in existence. The story focuses on Larry Morgan, a member of the party who … Continue reading
Ballot Access News August 1, 2015 – Volume 31, Number 3 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents MINOR PARTIES WIN PENNSYLVANIA BALLOT ACCESS CASE TENNESSEE BALLOT ACCESS WIN ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE CREATES ABSURD DEADLINES CALIFORNIA MINOR PARTIES … Continue reading
The Los Angeles Times has this article about the decline in the number of women elected to the state legislature. The number of women elected in regular elections to the California legislature has been: 2002 32; 2004 29; 2006 28; … Continue reading
