The Arkansas Libertarian Party is currently circulating its petition to regain its party status. It needs 10,000 valid signatures. On Saturday, June 14, some volunteer petitioners collected approximately 500 signatures while at the “No Kings” demonstrations in the state. This is the best day the drive has had.
Approximately 6,000 signatures have been collected so far. The petitions are due May 31, 2026.
Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election in November 2025, says he will soon sue to overturn the state law that says he can only appear on the November ballot once. He points out that his opponent, Andrew Cuomo, who will probably be the Democratic nominee, also plans to be on the ballot under a second label, so would be listed twice. See this Politico story.
On June 16, the Maine Senate defeated LD 252, the bill that would have withdrawn Maine from the National Popular Vote Plan pact. The vote was 18-16.
On June 4, the Florida Secretary of State determined that the America First Party is now a qualified party.
On May 20, the Maine House passed LD 252, which would have Maine withdraw from the National Popular Vote Pact. But the bill has not been brought up on the Senate floor, and the legislature expects to adjourn on June 18 or 19.
