Pennsylvania election officials have revised the number of signatures needed for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, for district office. For the most part, the revisions increase the number of signatures. The revision was not posted to the … Continue reading
On August 19, some Missouri voters sued the Secretary of State, arguing that he should not have placed the marijuana legalization initiative on the ballot. See this story. … Continue reading
On August 19, a Florida state appeals court put Jerry Torres back on the Republican primary ballot as a candidate for U.S. House, 14th district. He had earlier been removed because Democrats challenged his declaration of candidacy. It was notarized … Continue reading
D. Reed Eckhardt, an award-winning writer, has this op-ed in the Santa Fe New Mexican, marshalling evidence that eliminating party nominees does not help elect more moderate candidates. Thanks to Linda Templin for the link. … Continue reading
On August 19, the Secretary of State of Georgia informed the Eleventh Circuit that he wishes to withdraw his request to reinstate Public Service Commissioner elections for the November 2022 ballot. The Eleventh Circuit approved his request. Therefore, the two … Continue reading
