On January 6, the U.S. House elected a speaker. Members of the House were permitted to vote for anyone they wished. Fifteen individuals received at least one vote for Speaker. Here is a link to the vote. Article One, Section … Continue reading
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Ballot Access News December 1, 2014 – Volume 30, Number 7 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents OREGON VOTERS DEFEAT TOP-TWO 68%-32% 2016 BALLOT ACCESS EASED BY LOW TURNOUT IN 2014 NEBRASKA COUNTY DISTRIBUTION FOR INIATIATIVES … Continue reading
This December 17 Daily Oklahoman editorial again recommends that the Oklahoma legislature improve ballot access for newly-qualifying parties and independent presidential candidates. The editorial also recommends that the two major parties open their primaries to independent voters. The editorial disagrees … Continue reading
On December 16, the Eleventh Circuit issued a five-page “per curiam” decision in Stein v Chapman, 13-15556, the lawsuit that challenges Alabama’s March petition deadline for newly-qualifying parties in presidential election years. The decision says that because the plaintiffs Libertarian, … Continue reading
The Libertarian Party had candidates for the office at the top of the ballot in 35 states, plus D.C., last month. The 36 candidates appear to have polled approximately 1,475,000 votes. The exact number can’t be known until December 15, … Continue reading