On December 28, the Virginia State Board of Elections voted to let the Republican Party require voters in the Republican presidential primary to sign a pledge. Voters must sign this: “I pledge that I intend to support the nominee of … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2011
On December 28, both Americans Elect, and the Justice Party, filed the notice with the Texas Secretary of State saying they intend to petition to get on the 2012 ballot. Texas law does not permit this petition to start circulating … Continue reading
On December 28, former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson formally declared that he is seeking the Libertarian Party presidential nomination. See this story. Except for several southern Governors who had supported racial segregation, Johnson is the first former Governor to … Continue reading
As reported earlier, on November 21, 2011, the Peace & Freedom, Libertarian and Green Parties filed a lawsuit in state court against the essence of the top-two system. Hearings are now set in that case, which is in Alameda County … Continue reading
On December 27, Texas Governor Rick Perry sued Virginia in federal court over its residency requirement for circulators. The case is Perry v Judd, 3:11-cv-856. Here is the complaint. … Continue reading
According to this story, Rhode Island Republican Party officials are worried that the leading Republican presidential candidates will have trouble getting on the Rhode Island presidential primary ballot. The law requires 1,000 signatures between January 19 and February 2. The … Continue reading