Archive for August, 2009

One Party Rule in New York State? Only If Petition Challengers Get Their Way

August 25, 2009 — New York, NY—Democrats and Republicans are working together across the state of New York to ensure that there can be only one government approved candidate on the ballot for local offices in November.
In Suffolk County, the petition of the Libertarian Party slate for Sheriff, District Attorney and County Treasurer have been [...]

Free & Equal, Inc.’s Flagship New York Petition Drive Avoids Challenge

August 24, 2009 — New York, NY— Free & Equal, Inc announced today that the Green Party candidate for mayor of New York City, Reverend Billy Talen, will be on the ballot in November. This comes after the time period for individuals to contest collected signatures expired without a challenger coming forward.
“We are proud that [...]

Free & Equal, Inc. Announces Signature Turn In for Green Party NYC Mayor Candidate

New York City — Free & Equal, Inc. announced today that the Reverend Billy Talen for Mayor campaign has turned in over 18,000 signatures to the Board of Elections -more than double the requirement for Independent candidates. The signature drive, in which over 110 individual petition circulators participated, was coordinated by Free & Equal, Inc.
“With [...]