On October 3, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in New York State Board of Elections v Lopez Torres. It seems likely that the Court will reverse the lower courts and upold the procedures by which political parties choose … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2007
On October 2, the Arkansas Secretary of State said that the Libertarian Party’s petition to be a qualified party (but just for the purpose of being qualified for president) is valid. That type of petition needs 1,000 signatures. The party … Continue reading
On October 1, the 4th circuit affirmed a lower court decision, that if the Republican Party doesn’t want an open primary (and it is a circumstance in which the party is forced to nominate by primary), it is free to … Continue reading
New Jersey Libertarian Jason Scheurer has qualified for public funding under New Jersey’s new pilot program for “Clean Elections” in legislative races. The pilot program only exists in 3 legislative districts. Scheurer needed $10 contributions from at least 400 voters … Continue reading
Kentucky holds its election for statewide executive positions on November 6, 2007. Incumbent Republican Secretary of State Trey Grayson is running for re-election. At a debate on September 29 between him and his Democratic opponent, Grayson came in strongly in … Continue reading
On October 1, the 10th circuit held a hearing in Libertarian Party of New Mexico v Secretary of State. The case concerns whether New Mexico has any valid state interest in requiring dual petitions…in other words, to require a new … Continue reading