It is likely that a Maine initiative will be on the ballot in November 2015 that would expand the state’s public funding program. See this story. Another election law initiative that is circulating, to provide for instant-runoff voting, will probably … Continue reading
The Stop Common Core Party, which is a ballot-qualified party in New York state, is in the process of changing its name to “Reform Party.” See this story. This is the first time a ballot-qualified party named “Reform Party” has … Continue reading
On January 13, Les Turulli, a Missouri businessman, said he will be an independent candidate for Governor of Missouri in 2016. See this story. He will need 10,000 valid signatures. No independent has appeared on the Missouri ballot for Governor … Continue reading
Connecticut Representative Devin Carney (R-Old Saybrook) has introduced proposed House Bill 5303, to ease the definition of a qualified minor party. Current law says that if a group polls 1% for any particular race, then it is ballot-qualified just for … Continue reading
On January 8, 2015, the Virgin Islands Supreme Court issued a 33-page opinion in Hansen v O’Reilly, 2014-0085. The case involves a write-in candidate for the Virgin Islands Senate in the November 4, 2014 election. Incumbent Senator Alicia “Chucky” Hansen, … Continue reading
