On August 21, the Federal Election Commission unanimously voted to let John McCain withdraw his application for primary season matching funds. However, the Commission also rebutted McCain’s argument that he didn’t need the FEC’s permission to withdraw that application. McCain … Continue reading
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Both Pennsylvania and West Virginia require minor party and independent presidential petitions to be submitted on August 1. In both states, one or another minor party is struggling with that deadline. The Pennsylvania deadline seems very vulnerable to challenge. The … Continue reading
On July 22, the 6th circuit heard arguments in Nader v Blackwell. This case is unusual, because it concerns personal liability for an elections official, Ken Blackwell, former Ohio Secretary of State. Nader charges that when Blackwell permitted initiative circulators … Continue reading
News media in Oklahoma are covering the ballot access lawsuit filed by Bob Barr on July 17. Here is one story. On a related note, the New York Times has a medium-sized story about the Ohio Libertarian Party ballot access … Continue reading
The Green Party, now on the ballot in 21 states plus D.C., hopes to place its presidential nominee on the ballot in at least 40 states plus D.C., with this strategy. Six Green Parties can handle their own ballot access; … Continue reading