The Louisiana deadline for presidential candidates to file was August 23. There are eleven candidates: the nominees of the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, Green, Constitution, We the People, Justice for All, Socialism & Liberation, American Solidarity, and Socialist Workers Parties; and … Continue reading
On Saturday, August 24, the Michigan Court of Claims issued opinion and order in West v Michigan Secretary of State, 24-000134-MB. It says that independent candidates do not need to file an affidavit of identity, and therefore there is no … Continue reading
As has been previously reported, on August 9 the Robert F.. Kennedy, Jr. campaign, and the Illinois Libertarian Party filed a federal lawsuit in Illinois to stop the petition challenges to the two presidential candidates. The objectors didn’t name or … Continue reading
California has long been the only state that bans all candidate withdrawals. This policy has been in effect since 1917. However, on August 22, the legislature unanimously passed AB 1784, which permits candidates in primaries (for non-statewide office) to withdraw … Continue reading
On August 23, a hearings officer for the Illinois State Board of Elections ruled that petitioners who circulate for a Democratic or Republican candidate in another state are not eligible to circulate an independent or minor party petition in Illinois … Continue reading
