Number of Green Party Officeholders: 226 [source] Number of Registered Greens: 297,919 (as of Nov. 1, 2005) [source] Number of 2004 Green Party Candidates: 437 [source] Number of 2005 Green Party Candidates: 192 [source] Number of 2006 Green Party Candidates: 380 [source] Number of 2007 Green Party Candidates: 142 [source]
The Green Party Broadens Its Color Palette
[Feb. 22, 2008] Medill Reports - Picture the Green Party: Ralph Nader, tree huggers and an afterthought in presidential election results.
That stereotype is dated – at least the part about Nader and hippy environmentalists. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Libertarians, Greens Sue For Looser Ballot-Access Rules
[Feb. 20, 2008] Duke Chronicle - Mike Munger wants to be North Carolina's next governor.
But state ballot laws, which experts said are some of the strictest in the country, require that third parties-including Munger's Libertarian Party-collect 70,000 signatures in order to be included on the ballot. (thanks Ballot Access News for article)
Wisconsin Green Party set for presidential preference primary
[Feb. 19, 2008] GP.org - Wisconsin will be sending 24 of the 836 Delegates that will determine the Green Party's nominee for President of the United States. The Green Party (US) Nominating Convention is July 10-13, 2008 in Chicago, IL. The Wisconsin Green Party will have the seventh largest state delegation in Chicago.
Pine Magazine Highlights Cynthia McKinney Campaign Issues
[Feb. 18, 2008] Ballot Access News - Pine Magazine ran this article on February 17, quoting the Reconstruction Party Manifesto. According to the article, Cynthia McKinney helped write it, and has it on her campaign website.
Nader Exploratory Committee Hints Nader Will Soon Declare as a Presidential Candidate
[Feb. 18, 2008] Ballot Access News - The Nader for President Exploratory Committee sent an appeal for funds on February 18, which says, "Ralph will decide soon whether to throw his hat into the ring to challenge the corporate powers that control our political system."
Utah Green Party Petition Fails
[Feb. 17, 2008] Ballot Access News - The last-minute attempt to get the Green Party on the Utah ballot failed. 2,000 signatures were required by February 15. The party is still free to place nominees on the ballot, with the party label, using the independent candidate petition method.
McKinney Campaigns in DC, Jesse Johnson in Maine
[Feb. 15, 2008] Third Party Watch - Green Party candidate Cynthia McKinney will be campaigning this Tuesday Feb 19 in DC and Maryland, including a press conference in DC, a Noon speech at the Nyumburu Cultural Center at the University of Maryland, and a 7 p.m. speech at Howard University in DC...
Green Presidential Primaries Summarized
[Feb. 13, 2008] Ballot Access News - See this post from Babblemur, giving the latest results on the various Green Party presidential primaries, including a delegate count.
McKinney Wins DC Primary
[Feb. 13, 2008] Third Party Watch - Cynthia McKinney won 41% of the DC Statehood Green Party Primary tonight based on Unofficial Election Night Results from the DC Board of Elections & Ethics.
Of 492 votes cast, the results as of this writing are:
Cynthia McKinney – 202 – 41.48%
Write in – 131 – 26.90%
No Candidate – 54 – 11.09%
Howie Hawkins – 32 – 6.57% ("stand in" for Ralph Nader)
Kat Swift – 20 – 4.11%
Jared Ball – 19 – 3.90%
Kent Mesplay – 15 – 3.08%
Jesse Johnson – 14 – 2.87%
D.C. Green Presidential Primary Results
[Feb. 12, 2008] Ballot Access News - The District of Columbia Board of Elections has these preliminary totals for the Green Party presidential primary...
National Green Party Helps Arizona Green Party with Ballot Access
[Feb. 11, 2008] Ballot Access News - The Libertarian Party traditionally gets its presidential candidate on the ballot in all states, or almost all states. Its presidential candidate was on in 46 states in 1988, 50 states in 1992, 50 states in 1996, and 50 states in 2000...
New Third Party Candidates
[Feb. 10, 2008] Third Party Watch - The Green Party of Pennsylvania (GPPA) nominated John Murphy as its candidate for House of Representatives in the 16th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
Victories for McKinney, Nader in four Green primaries on Super Tuesday
[Feb. 6, 2008] GP.org - Results from the four states where Green Parties participated in the February 5 Super Tuesday primaries show a landslide for Ralph Nader in California (61%) and a lead among candidates for Cynthia McKinney in Arkansas and Illinois.
Green Party Presidential Primary
[Feb. 6, 2008] GP.org - Nader wins California, McKinney leads in Arkansas and Illinois; Greens have problems getting ballots.
Ballot Access Battle
[Feb. 6, 2008] IndyWeek.com - Attention Republicans and Democrats: You're still in power. After a year of litigation, the Green and Libertarian parties are still mired in a lawsuit over the number of signatures required for third parties to be listed on the North Carolina ballot. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Green Party Presidential Primaries
[Feb. 6, 2008] Ballot Access News - Four states held Green Party presidential primaries on February 5.
Various Minor Parties Start to Choose Stand-ins For President & Vice-President
[Feb. 4, 2008] Ballot Access News - The Pennsylvania Green Party stand-ins are John Zachmann for president and Sedinam Curry for vice-president. The Green Party is already ballot-qualified in Illinois and Massachusetts, so doesn't need to worry about a petition.
Green Party Politics on Super Tuesday
[Feb. 1, 2008] Third Party Watch - Babblemur provided some thoughts pertaining to Ralph Nader's potential presidential bid. Additionally, he provided some good insight into the Super Tuesday primary process for Green Party candidates.
A Whole Lot of Reasons to Go Green
[Jan. 31, 2008] Third Party Watch - Kevin Gosztola just provided two pages of reasons for progressives to support the Green Party.
Illinois Green Party Activities
[Jan. 26, 2008] Third Party Watch - From a forwarded e-mail: This Sunday, the Cynthia McKinney for President "Power to the People" campaign will have a local organizing meeting at the Big Muddy IMC, 214 North Washington St. in Carbondale, at 1 p.m. This will be followed at 2 p.m. by a meeting of the Rodger Jennings for Congress campaign.
Pennsylvania Lower Court Bounces Romanelli Matter Back to State Supreme Court
[Jan. 25, 2008] Ballot Access News - On January 24, 2008, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth re-did its January 24, 2007 order, in the matter of how much money Carl Romanelli is supposed to pay to the people who challenged his 2006 Green Party petition.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Won't Rehear Romanelli Case
[Jan. 23, 2008] Ballot Access News - On January 23, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to re-hear the Carl Romanelli lawsuit, concerning whether the Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate in 2006 is responsible for paying the court costs of the people who challenged his petition.
Cynthia McKinney and the MSM
[Jan. 19, 2008] Third Party Watch - First of all, congrats to the Greens on 2006 success; it's paying off now. However, note Esler's quote (emphasis added) in this recent article...
Greens: Jared Ball Out, Backing McKinney
[Jan. 18, 2008] Third Party Watch - Dr. Jared Ball (DC) has announced he is dropping out of the race for the Green Party nomination for President and throwing his support behind Cynthia McKinney. From his website...
Green Party Debate 2008 and the Nader Factor
[Jan. 14, 2008] Third Party Watch - Five candidates seeking the Green Party nomination for President debated in San Francisco yesterday in front of a packed theater of 800 in attendance. Cindy Sheehan was among the moderators posing questions to Cynthia McKinney, Jared Ball, Kent Mesplay, Kat Swift and Jesse Johnson.
Green Party Presidential Debate Draws Audience of 800
[Jan. 13, 2008] Ballot Access News - The Green Party presidential candidates debated each other in San Francisco on Sunday afternoon, January 13. The event attracted a paying audience of about 800 people. The presidential candidates were Jared Ball, Jesse Johnson, Cynthia McKinney, Kent Mesplay, and Cat Swift.
Virginia Independent Green Party Affiliates with Independence Party
[Jan. 13, 2008] Ballot Access News - On January 10, the Virginia Independent Green Party affiliated itself with the Independence Party of America, the budding new national third party headed by Frank MacKay of New York state.
Libertarian-Green North Carolina Ballot Access Lawsuit Has Hearing
[Jan. 10, 2008] Ballot Access News - A North Carolina Superior Court in Raleigh has scheduled a hearing in Libertarian Party of North Carolina v State Board of Elections for January 30, Wednesday, at 9 am. This case, which includes the Green Party, was filed in 2005 to challenge the ballot access laws for new and previously unqualified parties.
Virginia Independent Green Party is Circulating a Bloomberg Petition
[Jan. 4, 2008] Ballot Access News - Michael Bloomberg has not said that he is running for president. However, the Virginia Independent Green Party (which is not affiliated with any national party) is already circulating a petition with Bloomberg listed as its presidential candidate.
Green Party President Forum in Minnesota Jan. 5
[Jan. 4, 2008] Third Party Watch - According to the Green Party of Minnesota website this Saturday Jan 5 they will be hosting a Green Party Presidential Forum featuring (so far) Kat Swift (TX) and Jesse Johnson (WV-Mountain Party). The Forum is from 5-7 pm at the Midtown Global Market (920 E. Lake St.) in the Twin Cities.
Ralph Nader, Cynthia McKinney, Other Greens to Debate
[Jan. 3, 2008] Third Party Watch - Now people can hear these two (Nader & McKinney), as well as Green Party presidential hopefuls Jared Ball and Kent Mesplay, at a debate to be held in San Francisco on Sunday, January 13. Antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan, along with Ross Mirkarimi and Matt Gonzalez, will be moderating the debate.
Virginia Greens Choose Stand-in Presidential Candidate
[Dec. 31, 2007] Ballot Access News - The Virginia Green Party (which is affiliated with the national Green Party) is preparing to get on the 2008 ballot for president. Virginia is one of the eleven "bad" states in which an unqualified party can't get on the ballot, except by means of a petition that lists a candidate.
Cynthia McKinney and the MSM
[Dec. 30, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution just ran an interesting article about Green Party presidential hopeful Cynthia McKinney, calling her campaign a "one-in-a-trillion quest for the White House" and asking why she’s running for president.
Elaine Brown Renounces Green Party Membership
[Dec. 29, 2007] Third Party Watch - Politics1 has Elaine Brown listed as a potential Green Party presidential candidate, but I suspect Ron Gunzburger will be removing that listing as soon as he returns from vacation. From her press release...
Elaine Brown Withdraws from Green Party Presidential Race
[Dec. 28, 2007] Ballot Access News - On December 28, Elaine Brown withdrew from the race for the Green Party presidential nomination. She also said she is no longer a member of the Green Party.
Green Presidential Debate in San Francisco
[Dec. 25, 2007] Ballot Access News - On January 13, Sunday, 2 p.m., a Green Party presidential candidate debate will be held in San Francisco. See here for more details.
IndependentPrimary.com Releases Internet Poll Results
[Dec. 24, 2007] Ballot Access News - During the last month, IndependentPrimary.com has been conducting a presidential poll, which is now over. The poll was designed in such a way that no one could vote more than once from any particular e-mail account. The poll let voters vote for only one presidential candidate, in any one of the three (Democratic, Republican and Green) primaries featured.
Green Party Speaks Out on NOLA Protests
[Dec. 23, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Green Party has responded to protests in New Orleans over opposition to the New Orleans City Council’s vote to demolish "low-income public housing."
New Green 527 Formed
[Dec. 21, 2007] Third Party Watch - I learned about a new Green-friendly 527 organization while visiting over at green commons. Green Change is organized as a Section 527 organization for "the purpose of influencing or attempting to influence the selection, nomination, election and appointment of individuals to federal, state and local public offices and offices in political organizations."
McKinney, Kucinich Endorsed by Atlanta Progressive News
[Dec. 19, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Atlanta Progressive News board has formally endorsed the Green Party candidacy of former GA Representative Cynthia McKinney as well as the Democratic Party campaign of Ohio Representative Dennis Kucinich.
McKinney Makes it Official
[Dec. 18, 2007] Ballot Access News - On December 16, former Georgia Congressmember Cynthia McKinney formally declared her candidacy for the Green Party presidential nomination. See here for her statement.
If she wins the Green nomination, she will be the first minor party female presidential candidate who had previously held an important elected office.
Video: McKinney Officially Announces Intention to Run for President
[Dec. 17, 2007] Third Party Watch - In a speech which I'll entitle "I am a Green," former Georgia Representative Cynthia McKinney just made her official announcement, declaring herself a candidate for President on the United States on the Green Party ticket.
Cynthia McKinney, Ron Paul and Art Olivier
[Dec. 14, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Atlanta Journal Constitutionis reporting that Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney may be the heir to Ron Paul's support if he loses the GOP nomination and doesn't run on a third party or independent ticket.
D.C. Green, Republican Presidential Primaries
[Dec. 14, 2007] Ballot Access News - December 14 at 5 pm is the deadline for Green presidential candidates, and for Republican presidential candidates, to file petitions to appear on the District of Columbia presidential primary. The Democratic deadline is in January 2008.
Cynthia McKinney Campaigns in Wisconsin
[Dec. 14, 2007] Ballot Access News - The December 12 issue of Madison, Wisconsin's daily newspaper, the Capital Times, has this article about Cynthia McKinney's campaign appearances in Wisconsin. Even though she has entered all Green Party presidential primaries and is seeking matching funds, she still hasn't made a formal announcement.
Dondero's FrontPage Article About Cynthia McKinney
[Dec. 10, 2007] Third Party Watch - It's not often I have something nice to say about Eric Donderooooooooo, but he's just provided more information of significance to the third party world. Considering his unique political views, it's interesting that he seems to have some fondness for Cynthia McKinney.
Massachusetts Green Presidential Primary
[Dec. 10, 2007] Ballot Access News - Six names will be on the Massachusetts Green-Rainbow Party's presidential primary ballot in February: Jared Ball, Elaine Brown, Cynthia McKinney, Kent Mesplay, Ralph Nader, and Kat Swift.
Green Party Presidential Updates
[Dec. 7, 2007] Third Party Watch - According to various news sources, Green Party primaries contests are starting to line up in several states. Ballot Access News reports that Greens will be on primary ballots in Illinois.
Challenges to all Green and all Democratic Presidential Primary Candidates Defeated in Illinois
[Dec. 7, 2007] Ballot Access News - The deadline for presidential candidates to file in the Illinois Green Party, and the Illinois Democratic Party, had been in early November. Challenges to the petitions of all Green and all Democratic presidential candidates had been filed. However, all challenges to both sets of candidates were found baseless, and were dismissed, on December 6.
Cynthia McKinney Announces Presidential Aspirations
[Dec. 4, 2007] Third Party Watch - Eric Dondero just called me from Houston to inform us that former Democratic congressional representative Cynthia McKinney has just announced her intention to run for President on the Green Party ticket. According to Dondero, around sixty people attended an event this evening at the library of Texas Southern University.
McClellan revelations demand immediate impeachment, say Greens
[Nov. 28, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders called impeachment an urgent necessity after former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan's revelation that President Bush and Vice President Cheney were involved in the conspiracy to expose the identity of CIA undercover operative Valerie Plame.
Pennsylvania Greens Ask State Supreme Court for Reargument
[Nov. 28, 2007] Ballot Access News - On November 28, the Pennsylvania Green Party candidate for U.S. Senator in 2006, Carl Romanelli, asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for reargument in the case over whether he must pay over $80,000 plus interest for the costs of removing him from the 2006 ballot.
LaMarche Rules Out Future Bid - For Anything
[Nov. 27, 2007] Third Party Watch - Pat LaMarche, the Green Party's former Vice-Presidential nominee, has announced that she will never seek public office again. She's twice run for governor of Maine, in 1998 and again in 2006.
Pennsylvania Press Covers Romanelli Decision
[Nov. 24, 2007] Ballot Access News - Here is an article in The Citizens Voice, daily newspaper of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, about the November 20 decision of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court over costs for candidates whose petitions are challenged.
More Minor Party Winners From November 6 Elections
[Nov. 22, 2007] Ballot Access News - Previous posts of November 7 and November 9 listed minor party members who had been elected to both partisan and non-partisan office on November 6, 2007. Those posts did not provide a complete listing, however. Additional winners are...
Arkansas Greens to Have Presidential Primary
[Nov. 19, 2007] Ballot Access News - The Arkansas Green Party next year will hold a presidential primary on February 5. This will be the first time any party, other than the Democratic and Republican Parties, has ever had a presidential primary in Arkansas.
Ill. Green Party spreads wings
[Nov. 19, 2007] STLtoday - Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the Illinois Green Party: four candidates for president of the United States, nine for the U.S. House of Representatives, six for the state House, 12 for county posts and a few dozen for precinct committeeman slots.
The Greens are the state's newest official political party. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
More Green wins and impressive percentages in November 6 local elections
[Nov. 18, 2007] GP.org - The Green Party has released its final tally of Green victories on Election Day, November 6, 2007. 16 Green candidates, out of 94 who ran on November 6, won their races for local office (pending confirmation of David Lussier's county legislature victory in New York). A total of 142 Greens ran for public office in the 2007 off-year elections.
Greens Didn't Win a Seat in Albany County Legislature After All
[Nov. 17, 2007] Ballot Access News - On Saturday, it was revealed that Democrat Brian Scavo had defeated Green Party nominee David Lussier by 23 votes. They were the only two candidates running for Albany County (New York) legislature, 7th district. Earlier reports had Lussier winning by five votes. But now that the absentee paper ballots have been counted, the outcome has been reversed. The outcome still isn't final or official.
Federal Court Denies Connecticut Motion to Stop Evidence-Gathering
[Nov. 16, 2007] Ballot Access News - On November 15, the federal court that is hearing Green Party of Connecticut v Garfield ruled that evidence-gathering in the case should proceed. The case was filed in 2006 to overturn the discriminatory parts of Connecticut's public funding law.
Iowa Secretary of State Publicizes New Forms Letting Voters Register Libertarian, Green
[Nov. 15, 2007] Ballot Access News - On November 14, Iowa Secretary of State Michael Mauro sent out a press release, publicizing the state's new voter registration forms, which will give voters 5 choices instead of 3 choices. The old forms forced voters to choose Democratic, Republican or Independent. The new forms, available in January, will include Libertarian and Green.
More Green wins and impressive percentages in November 6 local elections
[Nov. 12, 2007] GP.org - The Green Party has released its final tally of Green victories on Election Day, November 6, 2007.
16 Green candidates, out of 94 who ran on November 6, won their races for local office (pending confirmation of David Lussier's county legislature victory in New York). A total of 142 Greens ran for public office in the 2007 off-year elections.
New Mexico Green Party is On Ballot
[Nov. 12, 2007] Ballot Access News - On November 10, the New Mexico Green Party received a letter from the Secretary of State, saying the party is ballot-qualified for 2008. The law has been interpreted different ways during the past 20 years. Ballot Access News has not yet seen the letter.
Cynthia McKinney Seeks Matching Funds
[Nov. 11, 2007] Third Party Watch - On what seems to be her campaign website, RunCynthiaRun.org, an announcement has been posted that the McKinney campaign will be going after primary matching funds.
Bruce Gagnon Joins Green Party
[Nov. 8, 2007] Ballot Access News - On November 7, Bruce Gagnon announced that he has changed his registration from "independent" to "Green." He lives in Bath, Maine, and is coordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space. He is also author of a book, "Come Together Right Now: Organizing Stories from a Fading Empire." See here for his account of why he switched.
Some important Green wins in local elections, according to early Election Day returns
[Nov. 7, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders are congratulating several candidates who were elected to local office on Election Day, November 6, according to early returns.
137 Greens ran for public office in the 2007 off-year elections, with 89 of them competing on November 6.
McKinney Will Attempt to Qualify for Primary Season Matching Funds
[Nov. 7, 2007] Ballot Access News - On November 5, Cynthia McKinney announced she will try to qualify for primary season matching funds. McKinney has not formally said that she is seeking the Green Party presidential nomination, but since she has actively sought to place herself on Green Party presidential primary ballots, she is a de facto candidate.
Libertarians and Greens Win Significant Non-Partisan Elections
[Nov. 7, 2007] Ballot Access News - Green Party members won these significant non-partisan elections: John Anton to the Portland, Maine city council; Luc Schuster to the Cambridge, Massachusetts school committee; Chuck Turner to the Boston, Massachusetts city council; Dan Robinson to the Takoma Park, Maryland city council; Larry Bragman and Lew Tremain to the Fairfax, California city council; Chris Simmons to the Loudon County, Virginia soil and water conservation board.
Greens and Libertarians Win Partisan Elections
[Nov. 7, 2007] Ballot Access News - On November 7, members and nominees of the Green and Libertarian Parties won both partisan elections, and non-partisan elections. This post covers partisan elections.
Greens Win Victories in Connecticut
[Nov. 7, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Green Party of Connecticut is celebrating victories in at least two races from yesterday. According to the New Haven Independent, the party elected a member to the New Haven Board of Alderman.
Portland Greens Targeted by Negative Signs
[Nov. 6, 2007] Third Party Watch - Portland, Maine is one of the "Greenest" cities in the country, in terms of elected Green Party members in local government offices. But a local Democratic attorney has taken aim at the party in today's election, calling them troublemakers who cause chaos and disruption.
Howie Hawkins Endorsed by Newspaper
[Nov. 5, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Syracuse Post-Standard has endorsed Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins for City Council in tomorrow's election. This is a very valuable endorsement for Hawkins, who has previously run for U.S. Senate against Hillary Clinton.
Illinois Democratic, Green Presidential Primary Filing Deadline is Today
[Nov. 5, 2007] Ballot Access News - The Illinois presidential primary is on February 5. November 5 is the petition deadline for candidates running in the Democratic presidential primary, and it is also the deadline for candidates running in the Green presidential primary. Filing closes at 5 p.m. Illinois time. As of noon, no Green presidential primary petitions had been turned in
Cynthia McKinney Files with the FEC as a Presidential Candidate
[Nov. 3, 2007] Ballot Access News - Cynthia McKinney registered with the Federal Election Commission as a presidential candidate, back on October 22, 2007. The campaign address is in Atlanta, Georgia. Although McKinney had passively let the California Green Party, and the California Peace & Freedom Party, list her on their presidential primary ballots, she has not yet made a public announcement that she is running for president.
McKinney Stumps for Local Green Candidate
[Nov. 2, 2007] Third Party Watch - Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney was in South Carolina recently, stumping for Bryan Smith, Green Party member running for an at-large seat on Fort Mill's Town Council. The talk of her as a potential Green presidential nominee continues in the media with every event she participates in.
New Mexico Stalls on Green Party Option
[Nov. 2, 2007] Ballot Access News - It has now been more than 30 days since the New Mexico Attorney General's office, and the New Mexico Secretary of State's office, have said that they are preparing a legal opinion as to whether the Green Party is still a qualified party.
Virginia Legislative Elections
[Nov. 1, 2007] Ballot Access News - On November 6, Virginia voters will elect state legislators. The 40 State Senate races include two Libertarian nominees and two Independent Green Party nominees. One of the Libertarians, Arin Sime, was endorsed by one of the two largest daily newspapers in the district (the Waynesboro News Virginian) on October 31.
2007 Green candidates to watch on Election Day, November 6
[Nov. 1, 2007] GP.org - The Green Party is off and running with candidates for public office in races throughout the US on Election Day, November 6.
The total number of Green candidates in 2007 is 130. At least 225 Greens across the nation currently hold elected office.
Cynthia McKinney Runs in California Peace & Freedom Presidential Primary
[Oct. 29, 2007] Ballot Access News - The California Peace & Freedom presidential primary ballot will include Cynthia McKinney. She is also appearing on the California Green Party presidential primary. That makes two individuals who are running in two simultaneous presidential primaries in the same state; the other is Ralph Nader, also in those same two California parties.
Hawaii Greens Launch Petition Drive
[Oct. 25, 2007] Ballot Access News - On October 24, the Hawaii Green Party began its petition to put the party back on the ballot. Hawaii disqualified the Green Party after the November 2006 election. Only 663 signatures are needed for the party petition.
Hopeful Sign in Connecticut Green Party Lawsuit Against Discriminatory Public Funding
[Oct. 25, 2007] Ballot Access News - On July 6, 2006, the Green Party of Connecticut had filed a federal lawsuit against the discriminatory public funding law passed by the Connecticut legislature in 2005. Among other things, the law requires a new party to not only...
Green Party Results in Louisiana
[Oct. 23, 2007] Ballot Access News - Gary Wainwright, a registered member of the Louisiana Green Party, ran for New Orleans Criminal Court Judge on October 20, 2007. Party labels appeared on the ballot. Wainwright polled 6.0% in the 7-candidate race.
Autumne Bankovic, another registered member of the Green Party, received 21.7% in a two-person race for Justice of the Peace...
Greens in Two-Party Race for Tucson Mayor
[Oct. 23, 2007] Ballot Access News - Tucson, Arizona, is the only city in Arizona with partisan elections. It elects a Mayor and City Councilmembers on November 6, 2007. The Mayor's race features only two nominees, Democrat Bob Walkup and Green Dave Croteau.
Green Activists Join 'No War, No Warming' Actions
[Oct. 22, 2007] GP.org - Green Party activists will participate in 'No War, No Warming' events targeting Congress on Monday, October 22 in an effort to push Congress on ending the Iraq War and enacting measures to curb global warming.
Interview With Councilman Cam Gordan
[Oct. 21, 2007] Third Party Watch / YouTube - Minneapolis City Councilman Cam Gordon, a member of the Green Party, on his 2005 election, and his activist and candidate history.
Includes discussion of his campaign strategies & experiences and of Minneapolis' diverse Ward Two.
New Mexico Attorney General, Secretary of State, Still Haven't Decided on Green Party Status
[Oct. 19, 2007] Ballot Access News - The New Mexico Attorney General and Secretary of State seem to be conducting a thorough review of whether the Green Party is still ballot-qualified. From the amount of time they are taking, it seems likely that they may be reviewing all the past precedents.
Cynthia McKinney is Petitioning to Get on Illinois Green Presidential Primary
[Oct. 17, 2007] Ballot Access News - Cynthia McKinney is circulating a petition to get her name on the Illinois Green Party's presidential primary. All candidates in Illinois presidential primaries need 3,000 signatures. Such petitions are due the first week in November.
Arkansas Says Green Party is On Ballot
[Oct. 17, 2007] Ballot Access News - On October 17, the Arkansas Green Party was notified that its petition has been certified. It is the only Arkansas party, other than the Democratic and Republican Parties, that is on the ballot for all office (the Libertarian Party is on for president only).
It's not easy being Green candidate
[Oct. 16, 2007] Baltimore Sun - Maria Allwine thinks Baltimoreans are hungry for change but too beaten down by generations of Democratic rule to imagine change is possible. The Green Party's candidate for City Council president... (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Illinois Green Party Meets This Weekend
[Oct. 12, 2007] Third Party Watch - The Illinois Green Party will hold its fall membership meeting in Crystal Lake, Illinois on October 13th and 14th at the McHenry County College. ...Candidates seeking the Green Party presidential nomination are expected to attend and present their candidacy to the membership, along with Green candidates from across the state.
New Mexico Secretary of State Threatens Green Party
[Oct. 10, 2007] Ballot Access News - Early this year, the New Mexico Secretary of State's office said in writing that the Green Party is still a ballot-qualified party. However, since then, the Director of the Bureau of Elections has resigned, and the new Director does not believe that the Green Party is ballot-qualified.
Iowa Libertarians, Greens Turn in Petitions to Be Listed on Voter Registration Forms
[Oct. 10, 2007] Ballot Access News - On October 10, the Iowa Libertarian and Green Parties each turned in "voter registration form" petitions. Assuming each petition has at least 850 signatures of registered voters, the two parties will be listed on voter registration forms as a choice.
Green Candidate Wins Free Speech Lawsuit
[Oct. 5, 2007] Ballot Access News - On October 4, Washington state Green Party candidate Marilou Rickert won her lawsuit against the state, over whether a candidate may be punished for making an untrue statement.
Arkansas Greens Submit Petition
[Sep. 26, 2007] Ballot Access News - On September 26, the Arkansas Green Party turned in 17,197 signatures. Assuming there are at least 10,000 valid signatures, the Green Party will then be a qualified party in Arkansas, able to nominate for all partisan office in the state, by convention.
Illinois Greens Determined to Have a Presidential Primary
[Sep. 23, 2007] Ballot Access News - The Illinois Green Party is entitled to a presidential primary, but the state won't hold one unless at least two candidates qualify for that primary. Illinois law requires all candidates in a presidential primary to submit 3,000 signatures...
Toledo Green Outpolls Republican Incumbent, Gets Into Runoff
[Sep. 23, 2007] Ballot Access News - Toledo, Ohio held city council elections on September 11, 2007. The city's elections are technically non-partisan, but the partisan affiliations of candidates are widely publicized. Three candidates ran in the 6th district: incumbent Joe Birmingham, a Republican; Lindsay M. Webb, a Democrat; and David Ball, a Green.
California Green Party Presidential Primary
[Sep. 22, 2007] Ballot Access News - On September 8-9, the California Green Party held a general assembly in Riverside, California, to decide which candidates to list on its presidential primary. Seven names were submitted to the California Secretary of State...
Green Party urges dropping all Jena Six charges, probe racism in justice system
[Sep. 19, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders called on the State of Louisiana to drop all charges in the Jena Six prosecution, and urged a national discussion on the US justice system's unequal treatment of African Americans and other people of color.
Press Conference for Voter's Rights September 24th at US Supreme Court
[Sep. 19, 2007] GP.org - On Monday, September 24th, the Pennsylvania Ballot Access Coalition (www.paballotaccess.org) will sponsor a press conference/rally at the US Supreme Court, the 100 Block of Maryland Avenue, in Washington, DC.
Iowa Greens, Libertarians Over Halfway to Getting Voter Registration Listing
[Sep. 7, 2007] Ballot Access News - Thanks to the ACLU lawsuit settled against Iowa a few months ago, Iowa now has a procedure than an unqualified party can be listed on the voter registration form, if it placed a nominee on the ballot in the last election, and if it submits 850 signatures on a petition.
Spotlight on Steve Porter
[Sep. 7, 2007] Third Party Watch - Here's a little update from my backyard. Steve Porter is an announce candidate for 3rd district of Pennsylvania, which is Erie and a few surrounding counties. Steve is running as a Green/Independent, which I'm assuming means he's an independent with the backing of the Green Party.
Palestine Chronicle Editorial on the Green Party
[Sep. 6, 2007] Palestine Chronicle - Ralph Nader may very well pull the Green onions out of the fire if he runs on their ticket in 2008 by restoring many of their lost ballot lines. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Green Party Chooses Chicago for National Convention
[Aug. 29, 2007] Ballot Access News - On August 28, the national committee of the Green Party chose Chicago as the site of the 2008 national convention. One factor boosting Chicago was that the Green Party of Illinois is a fully-qualified party in Illinois, as a result of having polled over 5% for Governor in 2006.
Green Party National Committee Resolves To Run A Strong Presidential Campaign
[Aug. 28, 2007] Ballot Access News - The Green Party National Committee passed this resolution on August 26, by a vote of 113-10: "Whereas the GPUS National Committee has clearly stated, through passage of Proposal 218, a commitment to run "full out" campaigns...
Green Party National Committee Passes "Run Full Out" Resolution
[Aug. 26, 2007] Ballot Access News - On August 23, the Green Party National Committee passed this resolution: "Be it resolved that the GPUS affirms one of its main purposes to be that of posing an electoral challenge to the corporate-funded and controlled two-party system...
Cynthia McKinney Outlook
[Aug. 22, 2007] Ballot Access News - Former Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney has hinted that she might seek the Green Party presidential nomination. But she has also said that she cannot focus on that until she eliminates her 2006 congressional campaign debt.
California Special Congressional Election
[Aug. 22, 2007] Ballot Access News - The results in California's special election to fill a vacancy in the 37th U.S. House district on August 21 are: Democrat Laura Richardson 67.1%; Republican John Kanaley 25.2%; Green Daniel Brezenoff 5.4%; Libertarian Herb Peters 2.3%.
Canadian and US Green Parties blast secretive NAFTA-Plus trade-security deal
[Aug. 15, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders in Canada and the US are alerting their respective parties and the public about the 'Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America' (SPP), a secretive deal between President Bush (US), Prime Minister Harper (Canada), and President Calderón (Mexico).
Green Party Presidential Debate
[Aug. 9, 2007] Third Party Watch - Kent Mesplay, Gail Parker, and Joe Schriner faced off in the first ever online Green Party presidential debate sponsored by Laptop America and My God Given Rights. The debate was two hours long and commercial free. You can listen here.
Four-Party Debate in Special California Congressional Election
[Aug. 7, 2007] Ballot Access News - On Sunday, August 5, the Long Beach (California) Branch of the NAACP sponsored a debate for the four candidates running in the special election, 37th U.S. House district, set for August 21. The four candidates are Democrat Laura Richardson, Republican John Kanaley, Green Daniel Brezenoff, and Libertarian Herb Peters. Here is a newspaper account of the debate.
One Candidate for Green Party Presidential Nomination is Collecting Signatures
[Aug. 7, 2007] Ballot Access News - Although perhaps ten individuals have said they want the Green Party presidential nomination next year, only one of them, as far as is known, has been circulating a petition to get the party on the ballot. Gail Parker, of Virginia, has been petitioning in Arkansas to help the Green Party's petition drive there, and in those two days has collected 160 signatures.
Musical Comedy About Election Law Comes to New York
[Aug. 6, 2007] Ballot Access News - Five performances of "Baum for Peace" will be given in New York city. "Baum for Peace", originally performed in San Francisco, tells the true story of how Terry Baum (who had never been politically active before, except to participate in demonstrations) screwed up her courage to become the Green Party's candidate for US House in 2004 against Democratic incumbent Nancy Pelosi.
County Green Party Goes Regional
[Aug. 2, 2007] Granite City Press-Record - The Madison County Green Party has changed its name to the Metro-East Green Party in a bid to boost visibility and attract more attention from a larger area, party leaders said last week. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Green Party to decide on 2008 National Convention site
[Aug. 2, 2007] GP.org - The Green Party of the United States is preparing to decide on the site for the party's 2008 national nominating convention, at which Green delegates from nearly every state will choose a presidential nominee.
Arkansas Greens Start Peition on July 28
[Jul. 28, 2007] Ballot Access News - The Arkansas Green Party began its party petition for 2008 on July 28. Under a law passed earlier this year, party petitions require 10,000 valid signatures and must be completed in any 60-day period that the group chooses.
Democrats, retreating on troop withdrawal, impeachment, don't deserve votes in 2008
[Jul. 26, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders reaffirmed the party's support for impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney and demand for immediate withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, and sharply criticized Democratic Party leaders for retreating on impeachment and troop withdrawal.
Green Party says racially biased US justice system needs drastic overhaul
[Jul. 25, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders called the US's high percentages of people in prison and racial disparities in incarceration a "shame on America" and urged dramatic steps to reverse the criminalization of large numbers of Americans.
Excluseive: Cynthia McKinney Makes Green Party Overture
[Jul. 24, 2007] AtlantaProgressiveNews.com - "Run, Cynthia run!" chanted enthusiastic Green Party members and leaders at the Green Party National Meeting for 2007 in Reading, Pennsylvania, on July 15, 2007, according to video footage obtained by Atlanta Progressive News. (thanks Ballot Access News for article)
Iowa Greens and Libertarians Will Each Circulate "Voter Registration" Petitions for Both Parties
[Jul. 24, 2007] Ballot Access News - A new procedure in Iowa lets any unqualified party circulate a "voter registration" petition. If that petition gets 850 names, then that unqualified party qualifies to receive a list of the names and addresses of voters who register as members of that party on voter registration forms.
Green Party Moving Its National Office
[Jul. 24, 2007] Ballot Access News - The national Green Party office is in the process of moving within Washington, D.C. The new physical location is 1711 18th St NW. The old physical location had been 1700 Connecticut Ave NW, #404.
Arkansas Greens About to Launch Petition for 2008
[Jul. 19, 2007] Ballot Access News - The Arkansas Green Party expects to begin its 2008 petition for ballot status on July 24. Currently, there are no qualified parties on the ballot in Arkansas except for the two major parties. Parties set their own petitioning period, but must get the job done in only 60 days. 10,000 valid signatures are required.
Green Party supports Iraqis protesting the oil law benchmark
[Jul. 19, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders declared their support for the tens of thousands of Iraqis, including labor unions, who are protesting the Iraqi oil law 'benchmark' that the Bush Administration and supporters are seeking to impose as a condition for reconstruction aid.
Iowa Media Covers Libertarian-Green Registration Gain
[Jul. 19, 2007] Ballot Access News - Iowa newspapers on July 19 reported the news that Iowans will soon be able to register in certain political parties, other than the Democratic and Republican Parties. See here for one of these stories.
Green Party vows to get 51 ballot lines in 2008
[Jul. 16, 2007] GP.org - The 2007 national meeting of the Green Party of the United States [ended Sunday] in Reading, Pennsylvania, with over 300 state delegates, party leaders, and other Greens from nearly every state convening for party business, workshops, and preparations for the 2008 national election.
Romanelli Speech to Green Party National Meeting
[Jul. 15, 2007] Ballot Access News - Carl Romanelli, the Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania in 2006, spoke to the Green Party national meeting in Reading, Pennsylvania, on the evening of July 14. Romanelli's speech is described here. He and Nader are the only two individuals in U.S. history who have been charged with the costs of removing them from the ballot.
Nader Speaks to National Green Party Meeting
[Jul. 14, 2007] Ballot Access News - On Saturday evening, July 14, Ralph Nader addressed the Green Party’s national gathering in Reading, Pennsylvania. Here is a newspaper account of his talk.
Green Party Meeting Hears From 10 Candidates Who Want the Party's Presidential Nomination
[Jul. 14, 2007] Ballot Access News - The Green Party is holding a national meeting in Reading, Pennsylvania, the weekend of July 13-15. Ten candidates seeking the party's presidential nomination spoke, although neither Elaine Browne nor Cynthia McKinney did so. Two of the candidates, Michael Jingozian and Daniel Imperato, are also seeking the Libertarian nomination. For an article about the session in the Reading newspaper, see here.
Green National Committee Mulls Over Green Party Mascot
[Jul. 11, 2007] Ballot Access News - In a whimsical moment, the Green Party National Committee has been thinking about a possible official animal that would symbolize the Green Party of the U.S., since the Democratic Party has the donkey and the Republican Party has the elephant.
Green Party's 2007 national meeting begins Thursday, July 12 in Reading, PA
[Jul. 10, 2007] GP.org - The national meeting will feature many candidates running for the Green nomination for President and Vice President for 2008. Also appearing: Ralph Nader, Cynthia McKinney and hip-hop artist Head-Roc.
Open Letter from Green Party to Michael Moore on Sicko, health reform
[Jul. 10, 2007] GP.org - The Green Party of the United States sent an open letter to Michael Moore, whose movie 'Sicko' opened in theaters last week, urging him to join the efforts of the Green Party and its candidates and officeholders to enact a single-payer national health plan.
Mountain Party to Affiliate with Green Party
[Jul. 10, 2007] Ballot Access News - Ever since November 2000, the Mountain Party has been the only ballot-qualified party in West Virginia, other than the Democratic and Republican Parties. It has run for state office and ran a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2006, but it has never run a presidential candidate.
Green Party Candidate Brezenoff Qualifies for Runoff for US Congress
[Jun. 29, 2007] GP.org - Green Party congressional candidate Daniel Abraham Brezenoff's aggressive showing in Tuesday's special election in the 37th Congressional District is a shining example of Greens can make a difference in elections dominated by a bloated two-party system, said the Green Party of California Thursday.
Green Party 'Excited' Over Paul
[Jun. 26, 2007] Third Party Watch - The latest news from the Dallas Green Party chapter, c/o a Libertarian who attended the meeting:
Nader 'Respects' Ron Paul
[Jun. 25, 2007] Third Party Watch - Politics1.com is a site I read religiously, and there is speculation that Ralph Nader, who said he "respects" Ron Paul, could be gearing up for another independent run:
Arizona Greens and Ohio Libertarians Making Petition Progress
[Jun. 25, 2007] Ballot Access News -
The Arizona Green Party now has 5,000 signatures on its petition to qualify itself as a party. 20,449 valid signatures are needed by March 6, 2008.
The Ohio Libertarian Party now has 2,500 signatures on its petition to qualify itself as a party, even though the drive only started ten days ago. 20,114 valid signatures are needed by November 26, 2007.
Nader to Speak on Ballot Access at National Green Party Meeting
[Jun. 17, 2007] Ballot Access News - The Green Party is holding a national conference in Reading, Pensylvania, on July 14. Ralph Nader will be one of the speakers. He reportedly will talk about the decision of the Pennsylvania State Courts to require candidates in 2004 and 2006 to pay between $80,000 and $90,000 in costs for having tried to get on the ballot and being challenged and then removed.
Green Party opposes confirmation of antigay doctor as Surgeon General
[Jun. 13, 2007] GP.org - Leaders of the Lavender Green Caucus and the Green Party of the United States urged Congress not to confirm Dr. James W. Holsinger Jr. as Surgeon General, calling his views on homosexuality discriminatory, unprofessional, and potentially damaging to the health care needs of millions of Americans.
Alaska Green Party Loses Ballot Access Lawsuit
[Jun. 7, 2007] Ballot Access News - On June 3, a lower Alaska state court upheld Alaska's new definition of "political party." Green Party of Alaska v State, 3AN-05-10787. The same judge had granted an injunction on February 8, 2006, leaving the Green Party on the ballot through November 2006.
The Party's Over: Democratic Party is a lost cause for voters opposed to the Iraq War
[Jun. 6, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders, preparing for the party's 2007 national meeting in Reading, Pennsylvania, July 12-15, called the Democratic Party a lost cause for Americans who oppose the Iraq War, and urged antiwar voters to support and join the Green Party as the 2008 election year approaches.
Connecticut Green Party Court Hearing
[Jun. 6, 2007] Ballot Access News - On June 6, U.S. District Court Judge Stefan Underhill, a Clinton appointee, held a hearing in Green Party of Connecticut v Garfield, 3:06cv-1030. The judge seemed to give no indication of his thoughts, but he did indicate he would probably rule in a week or two.
Green Party launches Speakers Bureau
[Jun. 5, 2007] GP.org - The Green Party's Media Committee announced the launch of the Green Party Speakers Bureau. Green Party speakers will be available for appearances on TV and radio on a wide range of issues, and will provide analysis and solutions from a Green Party perspective.
Green Party: Probe White House e-mail on 'vote caging'
[May 30, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders called on Congress to investigate revelations that White House officials engaged in a scheme to 'cage' voters in 2004.
Greens thank "Peace Mom" Cindy Sheehan for her courage and sacrifice
[May 30, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders offered their thanks to antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan for dedicating three years of her life to ending the Iraq War, in the wake of Ms. Sheehan's announcement that she is retiring from the movement to end the war.
Cynthia McKinney Radio Interview Asks About Potential of Her Being Green Candidate for President
[May 28, 2007] Ballot Access News - On May 25, former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney participated in a 23-minute interview on Radio Station WBAI. The hosts asked her about the possibility that she may seek the Green Party presidential nomination in 2008. She said, "With the failure of the Democratic Congress to repeal the Patriot Act, the Secret Evidence Act, the Military Tribunals Act, I have to seriously question my relationship with the Democratic Party. The idea has not been ruled out...
Georgia Greens Circulating Petition for Statewide Access in 2008
[May 27, 2007] Ballot Access News - The Georgia Green Party launched its statewide petition drive in Athens, Georgia, on May 5, and collected 500 signatures the first day. The party needs 44,089 valid signatures by July 8, 2008.
No Green Party candidate has ever appeared on the Georgia ballot for a partisan office, with the party label.
Greens urge immigration reform based on human rights, not paranoia
[May 23, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders called on Congress to replace its current 'deal' for comprehensive immigration reform, and instead enact legislation that will protect human rights, facilitate the path to citizenship, and help reverse the economic devastation that has uprooted people in Mexico and Central and South American countries.
Update on Romanelli $80,000 Appeal to Pennsylvania Supreme Court
[May 22, 2007] Ballot Access News - On January 25, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court had ruled that Carl Romanelli, Green Party candidate for US Senate in 2006, must pay $81,102.19 in court costs, for the privilege of being removed from the ballot. His brief, appealing that decision, was filed in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on April 26. The state's response is due on May 26.
New Jersey Minor Party Candidates for Legislature
[May 21, 2007] Ballot Access News - New Jersey has all its legislative elections in odd years. This year, the Libertarian Party has 22 candidates for the legislature; the Green Party has 10; the Conservative Party has 2.
IL: Green Party member will challenge Kirk
[May 17, 2007] News Sun - The 2008 congressional elections may be more than 18 months away, but U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk already has one challenger.
The founder of the Arlington Heights chapter of the Green Party announced Wednesday he will challenge Highland Park Republican Kirk, the 10th Congressional District incumbent. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
War on drugs is a war on youth, people of color
[May 16, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders called for a national discussion on how the US's 'war on drugs' has turned into a war on young people, the poor, and African Americans, Latinos, and other people of color.
Green Party gathering to focus on ecology
[May 14, 2007] Times-Standard - The Green Party of Humboldt County will focus on sustainability at its Saturday General Assembly.
Reducing global warming is one of the goals that Humboldt Greens set for 2007. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Maine Greens gain registered voters; will hold state convention May 19-20 in Bangor
[May 10, 2007] GP.org - The Maine Green Independent Party now commands nearly 3% of Maine's registered voters according to figures released by the Maine Secretary of State. This is the highest state Green Party share of voter registration in the United States. Maine Green registration increased 25% in the latest figures while the Democrat and Republican parties remained almost unchanged.
Green Party responds to Democrat retreat on troop withdrawal from Iraq
[May 8, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders criticized the retreat of Democratic Congress members and party leaders after President Bush last week vetoed legislation that included a timetable for withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraq.
Greens condemn 'brazen brutality' by police at immigration rights marc
[May 3, 2007] Green Party of California - The Green Party of California today condemned the "brazen brutality" of the Los Angeles Police Department Tuesday at a peaceful immigration rights march here where dozens of demonstrators - and members of the news media - were clubbed and shot by so-called "non-lethal" projectiles.
Green Party Mayor Defeated for Re-Election
[May 2, 2007] Ballot Access News - On May 1, New Paltz, New York, held a village election. Incumbent Green Party Mayor Jason West was defeated for re-election by Terry Dunban of the Village Unity Party. New Paltz has partisan elections, but generally the parties that participate are just parties organized within New Paltz itself.
Jason West Defeated in Re-Election Bid
[May 1, 2007] Third Party Watch - Looks like Green Party mayor Jason West has been defeated in his re-election bid up in New Paltz, NY. Trustee Terry Dungan was elected by a margin of 514 to 379 votes.
Iowa Green-Libertarian Voter Registration Lawsuit Likely to be Settled by May 31
[May 1, 2007] Ballot Access News - In September 2005, the Iowa Libertarian and Green Parties sued Iowa in federal court, over procedures that force all voters to register "Republican", "Democratic", or "independent." Iowa and Kansas are the only states that don't have a blank line on the political party question on voter registration forms.
New Paltz Election on Tuesday
[Apr. 30, 2007] Third Party Watch - Green Party mayor Jason West is up for re-election tomorrow in the village of New Paltz, NY. Mayor West is facing some tough competition from Village Trustee Terry Dungan.
The following are a series of videos put up by both candidates that offer a look into this interesting election.
Green Party at the 'Impeach Bush & Cheney' events on April 28
[Apr. 27, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders called Rep. Dennis Kucinich's (D-Ohio) filing of articles of impeachment against Vice President Dick Cheney an important first step towards holding the Bush Administration accountable for numerous impeachable high crimes and misdemeanors.
Montana Green Party to Field Candidates in 2008
[Apr. 24, 2007] Billings Gazette - The Montana Green Party plans to field candidates for the 2008 elections, after not having a place on a Montana ballot since 2004.
Returning candidates to the ballot in Montana was the main decision that emerged from the party's state meeting Saturday in Bozeman. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Ralph Nader Supports Mayor West
[Apr. 23, 2007] GP.org - Public advocate Ralph Nader is scheduled to visit the Hudson Valley to publicly support Mayor Jason West on Monday, April 23rd.
Wisconsin Greens and Libertarians welcome Pocan-Risser Clean Elections Bill as a vast improvement
[Apr. 18, 2007] GP.org - Although Greens and Libertarians have very different views on publicly funded elections, the Wisconsin Green Party and the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin agree that the Pocan-Risser Clean Elections Bill is a significant improvement over the existing Wisconsin public funding legislation.
Greens Call for a Massive National, Global Conservation Effort to Curb Global Warming
[Apr. 13, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders, on the eve of 'Step It Up' events [stepitup2007.org] scheduled on April 14 to address the growing threat of climate change, spoke out in favor of a massive conversion of the US economic system to curb the threat of global warming in the coming decades.
Canadian, US Greens urge diplomacy on Persian Gulf tensions
[Apr. 12, 2007] GP.org - At the initiative of the Leader of the Green Party of Canada, Elizabeth May, the Canadian and U.S. Green Parties are jointly calling for a comprehensive and open dialogue to stop the escalation of tension in the Persian Gulf.
Georgia Statewide Petitioning Window Opens
[Apr. 10, 2007] Ballot Access News - Parties that wish to appear on the Georgia statewide ballot in 2008 are permitted to start circulating their statewide petition, effective April 8, 2007.
The Libertarian Party is already on the statewide Georgia ballot. The Georgia Green Party is about to hold a state convention, which will serve as a kickoff for its own petition.
Maine Green Registration Rises Again
[Mar. 26, 2007] Ballot Access News - Maine's Secretary of State has finally released voter registration data for November 2006. The results are: Democratic 31.16%; Republican 28.12%; Green 2.95%; independent and other parties, 37.77%.
Democrats are Exploiting Antiwar Sentiment for Political Gain
[Mar. 25, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders strongly criticized a proposed Democratic resolution in the U.S. calling for withdrawal by September 2008, and demanded that Congress take action to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq with legislation that would effect an immediate withdrawal.
Green Party Challenges Congress on Iran, FBI Abuses, Halliburton, & Iraq
[Mar. 14, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders called on Congress to reverse course and take positive action to (1) limit President Bush's power to attack Iran; (2) prevent future abuses by repealing the USA Patriot Act; (3) hold Halliburton responsible for wartime profiteering; and (4) force an immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq by cutting off funding for the war.
LaDuke discusses her motivations, work
[Mar. 12, 2007] Oregon Daily Emerald - n a lecture Tuesday, two-time vice presidential candidate and founder of the White Earth Land Recovery Project Winona LaDuke discussed her motivations for creating change - the cultural teachings of her people and lessons she has learned as a mother. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Constitution and Green Parties Have Candidates for Mississippi Legislature This Year
[Mar. 3, 2007] Ballot Access News - Filing has already closed for the primaries. The Constitution Party has nine candidates for the legislature, and the Green Party has two candidates for the legislature. This is the largest number of minor party candidates for the Mississippi legislature since 1923, when the Socialist Party had legislative candidates.
'Groovy' Candidate Enters New Paltz Race
[Feb. 28, 2007] recordonline.com - The race for mayor is on, and, so far, the only person running against incumbent Jason West has never run for public office and is the sole member of the Groovy Party. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
After Primaries, 10 Wisconsin Greens on the Ballot
[Feb. 27, 2007] Wisconsin Green Party - On February 20th, five out of six Green candidates gained enough votes to be on the ballot this April. These will join three other Green Party Madison city council candidates - Robbie Webber (I), Brenda Konkel (I), and Lauren Woods - as well as Lynn Utesch (Pierce Town Board) and Bob Ryan (Clay Banks Town Chair), in appearing on the April ballot.
Clinton and Democrats are Obstacles to Real Health Care Reform
[Feb. 26, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders called on Congress to reject health care reform plans that maintained corporate-based insurance and HMO coverage, and urged passage of a single-payer national health insurance program.
Hawaii Green Party Must Re-Qualify
[Feb. 24, 2007] Ballot Access News - Hawaii has a very unusual law for determining how a party remains on the ballot. If the party has been on for 3 elections in a row, then it is automatically qualified for the next 5 elections.
Iraq War is Impeachable, Not Just a 'Strategic Blunder'
[Feb. 20, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders urged Congress, as it debates a nonbinding resolution on President Bush's proposal to send 21,500 more U.S. troops to Iraq, to reject a discussion of the war on strategic grounds, and instead address the war as a criminal act of military aggression.
Aliso Viejo's Green Party councilman resigns
[Feb. 19, 2007] Orange County Register - The city's Green Party councilman announced Wednesday night that he will resign from the City Council and accept a job in North Carolina.
"Today is my last council meeting," said Councilman Karl Warkomski at the end of the council meeting.
Video: 2007 Green Party Response to the State of the Union Address
[Feb. 12, 2007] GP.org - Green Party members offer three responses to President Bush's State of the Union address. Featured: Rebecca Rotzler, Deputy Mayor, New Paltz, NY; John Eder Maine House Representative, 2002 - 2006; Nan Garrett Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate 2002
Green Party National Committee Votes Down Proposal to Change Apportionment
[Feb. 12, 2007] Ballot Access News - The Green Party national committee has voted down a plan to revise the formula of how many national committeemembers each state should have. The plan, written by a special committee to wrestle with that issue, can be seen here.
FEC Approves Green Party Senate Campaign Committee
[Feb. 8, 2007] Ballot Access News - On February 8, the Federal Election Commission voted 6-0 to approve the Green Party's submission, setting up the Green Party Senate Campaign Committee. The advantage to any political party to having an FEC-recognized Senate Campaign Committee (or a House Committee), is that individual donors can give far more money to such a committee than they can to any particular candidate for Congress.
Green Senatorial Campaign Committee Recognized by FEC
[Feb. 8, 2007] GP.org - The Green Senatorial Campaign Committee (GSCC) was granted national Senate campaign committee status by the Federal Election Commission on Thursday, February 8, giving the committee the ability to raise and spend money under rules similar to those for the Democrat and Republican House and Senate national campaign committees.
Greens Hold Annual 2007 National Meeting in Pennsylvania
[Feb. 7, 2007] Ballot Access News - The national Green Party has decided to hold its 2007 annual meeting in Reading, Pennsylvania, July 12-15. The choice of Pennsylvania is fraught with symbolism. No state has ever treated the Green Party worse than Pennsylvania has.
The Final Chapter in Cobb-Badnarik 2004 Recount Requests
[Jan. 25, 2007] Ballot Access News - After the November 2004 election, the presidential nominees of the Green Party and the Libertarian Party jointly requested a recount of the presidential vote in New Mexico and in Ohio.
Both states had relatively nominal fees for requesting a recount. But elections officials in both states were determined to thwart the requests.
Strength in '06 poses new challenge for Illinois Green Party
[Jan. 25, 2007] STLToday.com - Who will run? Illinois' newest official political party needs candidates for 2008.
Wanted: One candidate for the U.S. Senate, 19 for the U.S. House, 118 potential state representatives, dozens more wannabe state senators, hundreds of potential county officials. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Romanelli Loses Fee Lawsuit in Commonwealth Court
[Jan. 25, 2007] Ballot Access News - On January 25, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ordered Carl Romanelli to pay $80,408 within 30 days. Since Romanelli has very few assets, the order also makes Romanelli's attorney, Larry Otter, equally liable for the money.
Carl Romanelli was the Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate last year from Pennsylvania.
Georgia Greens Say They Will Attempt Statewide Petition
[Jan. 24, 2007] Ballot Access News - On January 21, the Georgia Green Party issued a press release titled, "Georgia Green Party Kicks Off Ballot Access Drive for 2008". The release says, for the first time, the party will attempt to qualify as a statewide party. That will require 44,089 valid signatures, to be collected between April 2007 and July 2008.
Richmond Green Party mayor takes the reins
[Jan. 10, 2007] San Francisco Chronicle - Richmond became the largest city in the nation with a member of the Green Party as its elected mayor Tuesday when Gayle McLaughlin was sworn in during an emotional inaugural ceremony at City Hall. McLaughlin, 54, pledged to launch a new jobs program to employ 1,000 at-risk youth, and to lower the city's homicide rate. (thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Troop Surge + Oil Grab by U.S. Firms = War Without End
[Jan. 10, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders warned that President Bush's plan to send 20,000 more U.S. troops to Iraq will lead to an expanded civil war, more civilian and troop casualties, and a prolonged occupation.
Former Green Party Gubernatorial Candidate Diagnosed with Cancer
[Jan. 9, 2007] NewsBlaze - Peter Miguel Camejo, who was the Green Party Gubernatorial Candidate in 2002, 2003 and 2006 and was the Vice Presidential Candidate with Ralph Nader in 2004, has been diagnosed with cancer.
The cancer was caught at an early stage and is considered treatable. (Thanks Third Part Watch for article)
Green party needed more greenbacks
[Jan. 7, 2007] Pantagraph.com - Green Party candidate Rich Whitney didn't have a lot of money to spend on his bid to be Illinois governor.
With about four months to go before the November election, he had about $860 in the bank. Compare that to the $1.5 million Republican Judy Baar Topinka had or even the $12.3 million in Democrat Rod Blagojevich's war chest. (Thanks Third Party Watch for article)
Green Party Endorses January 4 Rally for Impeachment
[Jan. 3, 2007] GP.org - The Green Party of the United States has joined numerous other groups in endorsing a major demonstration and related events on January 4 organized by The World Can't Wait calling for impeachment of President George W. Bush.
Saddam's Execution Brings No Hope or Justice for Iraq
[Jan. 1, 2007] GP.org - Green Party leaders responded to news of the execution of Saddam Hussein with a warning that his hanging brings neither hope for the Iraqi people nor justification for the U.S. invasion of Iraq.
Bush, Congress Threaten Global Stability With Middle East Policies
[Dec. 19, 2006] GP.org - Green Party leaders said today that the Bush Administration, with bipartisan support in Congress, is pursuing military strategies, especially in the Middle East, that increasingly threaten global stability.
Richard Whitney Set New Green Party Gubernatorial Record
[Dec. 16, 2006] Ballot Access News - Final, official Illinois returns show that Richard Whitney, Green Party candidate for Governor, polled the highest share of the vote that any Green Party gubernatorial candidate has ever received. Whitney received 10.36%. The previous Green best gubernatorial showing had been in New Mexico in 1994, when Roberto Mondragon polled 10.26%.
Libertarian, Green & Constitution Petitions for 2008
[Dec. 15, 2006] Ballot Access News - On December 12, the North Dakota Secretary of State's office indicated that the Libertarian Party petition to be on the 2008 ballot has enough valid signatures.
Also, probably by the end of December, the Maryland State Board of Elections is almost certain to find that the Green Party petition to be on the 2008 and 2010 ballots has enough signatures.
Romanelli Court Hearing Postponed
[Dec. 14, 2006] Ballot Access News - Carl Romanelli, Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania this year, was set for a court hearing on December 14 in Commonwealth Court, over whether he must pay approximately $90,000.
However, the Commonwealth Court hearing has been postponed to Janaury 9, 2007.
Green Party Supports Rep. McKinney's Motion to Impeach President Bush
[Dec. 11, 2006] GP.org - Green Party leaders expressed support for Rep. Cynthia McKinney's (D-Ga.) motion for impeachment of President George W. Bush, noting that the Green Party of the United States endorsed impeachment of the President in 2003.
Maine Green Registration is 2.7% of State Total
[Dec. 1, 2006] Ballot Access News - Maine has released approximate registration data for June 2006. It isn't exact because a few tiny towns still haven't reported the data. The state's estimates for June 2006 are: Democratic 302,000; Republican 275,000; Green 26,000; independent and others 364,000. The Green percentage is 2.69%.
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