Rhonda Brown Fleming sued the Cherokee Nation in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., over whether she should be allowed on the ballot for the June 1.
Independent Politicians articles on Democracy Chronicles
Independent politicians are not connected to a political party. Washington was the only American president elected as an independent, being not formally affiliated with any party. Also see Third Party Central.
Bill Proposes Raising Petition Barrier For Iowa Third Parties
Ballot access laws are the main barrier to many potential candidates and Ohio is seeking to make the process more cumbersome.
NY Election Law Should Encourage, Not Inhibit Candidates
The problem with elections in New York is not that we have too many people seeking elective office — as evidenced in the lack of competing candidates.
Republican Introduces Federal Bill to Ensure Fair Ballot Access
On March 12, Congress member Justin Amash (R-Michigan) introduced HR 1681, to outlaw discriminatory ballot access laws for congressional candidates.
558 Individuals Have Filed Declaration of Candidacy for President in 2020
Federal Election Commission says 558 individuals have filed Declaration of Candidacy for President in 2020, Ballot Access News reported.
Thoughts on Government
There are three flaws in our government: the way we maintain our laws, the way we tax, and the way we select our representatives. Until we improve, we cannot sunset bad laws or improve the way we tax.
Perennial US Presidential Candidate Lyndon LaRouche Dies at 96
Lyndon LaRouche, a fringe political figure who fueled his eight presidential campaigns died Tuesday at the age of 96, his political organization said.
Important Georgia Third Party Ballot Access Bill Introduced
The bill says that if a party is ballot-qualified for statewide office, then it is automatically qualified for all partisan office.
Definitive Article on Georgia Ballot Access Laws Published
Newsgrowl has this comprehensive article about the Georgia ballot access laws for minor party and independent candidates, how they came into existence.
Ex-Starbucks CEO Schultz Contemplates Independent Presidential Run
A billionaire who made his fortune selling cups of coffee is stirring the political pot as he contemplates an independent run for U.S. president.