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The New York Liberal Party was founded in 1944, but it went off the ballot in 2002. It hadn’t quite ceased to exist, however, and in 2013 petitioned for a place on the New York city general mayoral election. However, … Continue reading
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On September 26, the U.S. Supreme Court asked the Ohio government to file a response in Susan B. Anthony List v Driehaus, 13-193. This is the case that challenges an Ohio law that makes it illegal for candidates or political … Continue reading
New Hampshire Representative Steven Smith (R-Charlestown) will introduce a bill to ease ballot access for independent candidates and minor parties. The legislature won’t be in session until 2014, but legislators can introduce bill drafts at any time, and Smith is … Continue reading
On July 1, 2013, the New Jersey Socialist Party filed a lawsuit in state court over voter registration. The state lets people register into certain unqualified parties, but it does not let voters register into the Socialist Party. The state … Continue reading
On September 26, the Tenth Circuit held an oral argument in Riddle v Hickenlooper, 13-1108. The hearing went well for the plaintiffs. The issue is whether a state can permit individuals to give $400 to legislative candidates nominated in primaries, … Continue reading