Third Circuit Puts Independent Ticket on Ballot in Virgin Islands
From Ballot Access News:
On August 1, the Third Circuit heard oral arguments in Coffelt v Fawkes, and a few hours later issued an injunction, ordering the plaintiff... Read more.
Andy Craig: Libertarians Shake Up 2014 Elections, Challenge “Spoiler” Narrative
Third-parties are often derided as “spoilers”, for running in elections where a small number of votes can be enough to change the outcome of the two-party... Read more.
Larry Pressler Says His Support of Backgound Checks for Gun Sales Is the Conservative Position
Press release from the Pressler for Senate campaign, posted to Facebook:
In remarks prepared for campaign speeches on Saturday, August 2, Senator Larry Pressler... Read more.
Jeff McCormick: Baker is Out of Touch on Central American Migrants
From the candidate’s website:
Independent candidate for Governor Jeff McCormick criticized Republican Charlie Baker for his continued support of Deval Patrick’s... Read more.
Robert Sarvis Responds to Recent Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
The following is a statement by Virginia U.S. Senate candidate Robert Sarvis (L) on a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision that struck down the state’s ban... Read more.
Evan Falchuk Releases New TV Ad on Reducing Cost of Living
From Shira Schoenberg at MassLive.com:
Evan Falchuk, a gubernatorial candidate from the United Independent Party, launched his second round of television and radio... Read more.
Independent American Party to Sue Utah Debate Commission
From the party’s website:
The Utah Debate Commission (or “UDC”) is sponsoring a series of debates in September and October including candidates for Utah’s... Read more.
Barre Montpelier Times Argus: Key GOP Activist Backs Libertarian
A key Vermont Republican activist is urging party members to skip voting for Scott Milne and the other declared candidates for the party’s gubernatorial nomination... Read more.
Modern Whig Party Endorses Josh Ramirez for Washington’s 4th Congressional Seat
From the Modern Whig Party website:
Saturday, August 2, The Modern Whig Party of America endorsed Josh Ramirez’s bid for Washington’s 4th US Congressional... Read more.
Rare Petition Success for a Georgia Countywide Independent Candidate
From Ballot Access News:
On the evening of August 1, Cherokee County (Georgia) officials announced that independent candidate Carolyn Cosby had enough valid signatures... Read more.