On August 2, a Maine state trial court ruled that Governor Paul LePage must release the money appropriated for public financing of campaigns for legislative candidates. See this story.
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The Socialist Workers Party has announced its list of 2018 candidates for public office. It appears that none of the eighteen listed candidates will appear on the November ballot, however.
The New York Times has this story about the Independence Party of New York. The story focuses on the fact that for the two big statewide offices, Governor and U.S. Senate, the Independence Party nominates Democrats. But for U.S. House and state legislature, it leans toward nominating Republicans.
The New York Times has this lengthy story about the Green Party. The reporters attended the recent Green Party national meeting in Salt Lake City and interviewed many Green Party activists.
On July 31, the North Dakota Supreme Court heard oral argument in Riemers v Jaeger. The issue is whether Roland Riemers, the only Libertarian Party candidate for statewide office this year, is entitled to a recount of the June 12 primary. He needs a recount if he is to appear on the November ballot. He can’t appear in November unless 300 people voted for him in the Libertarian primary. The state says he only got 247 votes. See this story.