Several additional state and local affiliates of the Libertarian Party have adopted a resolution urging the Trump administration to end what they describe as a federal “war on cryptocurrency” and to drop charges against individuals they say are being punished for innovation and voluntary exchange.…
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Seven Presidential Tickets Make Tennessee Ballot, While Others Fall Short
Seven presidential tickets will appear on Tennessee’s state ballot later this year, according to a list from the Secretary of State’s office. However, several candidates who initially sought to qualify are notably absent.…
Pirate Party-endorsed Vermin Supreme Seeks Ballot Access in Tennessee and Louisiana
Vermin Supreme, whose presidential campaign was formally endorsed by the Pirate Party earlier this year, is actively working toward securing ballot access in two states, according to recent information he shared on social media.…
Tennessee Libertarian Chair Voices Opposition to National Ticket, Will Support Alternate Ticket
Libertarian Party of Tennessee Chair Josiah Baker wrote on Tuesday that he opposes the Libertarian Party presidential ticket of Chase Oliver and Mike Ter Maat, and is instead endorsing an alternate ticket of Clint Russell and Josie Glabach.…
Tennessee Green Party Allocates Delegates for 2024 Presidential Nominating Convention to Jill Stein, Jasmine Sherman
Members of the Tennessee Green Party convened electronically in late April for their 2024 state nominating meeting, during which the party allocated its four delegates. Dr.…
Libertarians in Tennessee to Gather for Annual State Convention in Kingsport
Libertarians in Tennessee will gather in Kingsport later this month for their annual state convention. The convention will span two days, featuring several public speakers and networking opportunities, among other party business.…
Prohibition Party presidential Candidate, C.L. Gammon Holds Campaign Event in Tennessee
On June 8th, C.L. Gammon, the Prohibition Party presidential candidate for 2020, held a campaign event in Hartsville, Tennessee. The event was hosted by the Trousdale County Historical Society and was attended by about 50 people.…
Sixth Circuit: Tennessee ballot access standards unconstitutional
The Tennesseean reports the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that Tennessee’s ballot access standards violate the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause.
Chief Judge R.…
Federal Judge of Tennessee District Rules That Jim Tomasik Can Run as Libertarian Candidate in Special Election
Posted in Memphis Flyer
October 31, 2013
Political Beat
By Jackson Baker
NASHVILLE — Federal Judge William J. Haynes, Jr., chief judge of the Middle Tennessee district, ruled Thursday that the Shelby County Election Commission must list Jim Tomasik as a Libertarian Party candidate on the special election ballots for state House District 91 — not, as had previously been the case in preliminary listings, as an independent.…
Minor Political Parties Sue Tennessee
Posted to Courthouse News Service
Monday October 14, 2013
NASHVILLE (CN) – Tennessee places “an unconstitutional burden” on minor political parties seeking places on the ballot, the Green and Constitution Parties of Tennessee claim in Federal Court.…