Category Archives: ballot access
Breaking: #SCOTUS Will Not Force OH to List Johnson/Weld as Libertarians on the Ballot
The Court, without comment or noted dissent, has turned down the Libertarians’ request to have Johnson and Weld listed as Libertarians on the ballot. This not only would have helped Johnson and Weld by giving them a party label; it… Continue reading
“Libertarians hope rallies and ads can nudge them into the presidential debates”
“Sixth Circuit Upholds Kentucky’s Failure to Have a Procedure for an Unqualified Party to Become a Qualified Party in Advance of Any Particular Election”
BAN:
On August 26, the Sixth Circuit issued an opinion in Libertarian Party of Kentucky v Grimes, 16-6107. The opinion upholds Kentucky’s failure to have any procedure for a group to transform itself into a qualified party, in advance of… Continue reading
“U.S. District Court Enjoins Illinois 5% Petition Requirement for Candidates for U.S. House who Make a Substantial Effort”
Ohio Files #SCOTUS Response in Gary Johnson Bid to Be Labeled “Libertarian” on Ohio Ballot
Filing
(and a filing by intervenor Gregory Felsoci (more on Felsoci here).
Justice Kagan can decide this or refer to the full Court. I expect a decision very soon, given the ballot printing deadline of Tuesday.
Thanks to Chris… Continue reading
“GOP FAIL: Donald Trump Not Listed on Minnesota Ballot”
It’s the little things (via Political Wire).
Johnson/Weld Will Appear on OH Ballot, But Still Not Certain with Libertarian Label
Here’s the latest AP report, but it is unclear to me if SOS Husted will be listing them as Libertarians, the subject of the emergency SCOTUS motion.
“With an ally closing its doors, Evan McMullin has no clear path to ballot access”
Justice Kagan Moves Quickly in Ohio Libertarian Ballot Access Suit
Response due to SCOTUS by tomorrow at 3.
Here’s my coverage from yesterday.
“Why Major and Minor Parties Should Support Instant Runoff Voting”
Libertarian Party Files Emergency #SCOTUS Motion to Get Johnson/Weld on Ohio Ballot as Libertarians
Via Chris Geidner, comes this emergency motion to get the Johnson/Weld ticket on the Ohio ballot listed as Libertarians. (It is uncertain if Johnson/Weld might make it on the ballot as independent candidates without a party label should this… Continue reading
Trump’s Hail Mary? Win with Help of Third Party Vote
NBC First Read:
The reaction to the news of the latest Trump campaign shake-up has ranged from shock and disbelief to laughter. “Hiring [Breitbart’s Steve] Bannon to run the campaign in the midst of its crisis is insane,” Republican consultant… Continue reading
“Ex-CIA officer running for president will sue Texas to get on ballot”
Texas has a very early deadline but we are getting super late in terms of printing ballots.