Russ Diamond's swan song WEBCommentary Tony Phyrillas Aug 3 Ballot access restrictions prevent the political maverick who led Pennsylvania's anti-incumbent movement from qualifying for a ballot spot as an independent candidate for governor.
Russ Diamond dreamed the improbable dream.
The dream ended Tuesday when he woke up to the realization that he will not be governor of Pennsylvania. Not that he had much of a chance in the first place. But Diamond's remarkable one-year run in the spotlight has left a lasting mark on Pennsylvania politics.... [more]
Third-partiers hold rally on petition-deadline day By RICHARD FELLINGER Staff Writer Lebanon Daily News Aug 2 HARRISBURG — Independent and third-party candidates had mixed success in their bids to get on the ballot for November’s statewide elections, but all complained the deck was stacked against them because of unfair ballot requirements. ... [more]
Green challenger gets name on the ballot The Evening Sun By ASHLEY ADAMS Aug 2 It wasn't easy, but a Hanover-area bookstore owner says he's gathered enough signatures to appear on the November ballot as a Green Party candidate for Congress.
Derf Maitland, of Union Township, had until Tuesday to collect 4,400 signatures from the 19th congressional district covering Adams, Cumberland and York counties. ... [more]
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