Hawaii Nader case will be revived
from Ballot Access News
Hawaii Nader Case Will be Revived
March 30th, 2009
Ralph Nader’s 2004 Hawaii ballot access case has been in the 9th circuit since last... Read more.
Internal fighting and the International Committee at GP-US
At the Green Party of the United States (GP-US) website, a document is posted that is a draft proposal to the GP-US National Committee. The proposal is in a discussion... Read more.
Incumbent Democratic Mayor tells Green Party candidate: Take it to court
Urbana City officials were supposed to hold a lottery for ballot placement in their upcoming election. They did not, and instead placed the incumbent Mayor on the... Read more.
In Alexandria, VA, two independent candidates run different, classic campaigns
There are ten candidates running for six seats on the Alexandria City Council in northern Virginia. Election Day is Tuesday, May 5th 2009. Rich Williamson is an... Read more.
Court supports loyalty oaths for candidates
(excerpt from) Fox8.com/AP
Appeals court sides with Texas Democrats, says loyalty oath permissible for ballot access
March 24, 2009
An appeals court says the Texas... Read more.
Missouri apologizes to 3rd parties for unfair report
from Ballot Access News
Missouri Dept. of Public Safety Apologizes to 3rd Parties and Candidates
March 24th, 2009
Following the uproar around the report by the Statistical... Read more.
Could Public Funding of Congressional Candidates Help Independent/Third Party Candidates?
The following story at Ballot Access News describes a bill that is expected to be introduced within the week, and reflects on the possible impact for independent... Read more.
Could comedian Colbert win for President?
In 2007, Stephen Colbert, a political comedian who addresses his audience as “Nation”, made a brief run for President. He was considering running on... Read more.
A wide open debate in St. Louis, Missouri
from STLtoday.com/St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Slay to face challengers in mayoral debate
By Jake Wagman / March 23, 2009
ST. LOUIS — Mayor Francis Slay will face independent... Read more.
In Arkansas, Democrats again vote down inclusive debate bill
(excerpt from) Arkansas News
Panel again rejects bill to require inclusive debates
By John Lyon /Posted March 23, 2009
LITTLE ROCK — For the second time, the House... Read more.