Officials with the Oklahoma State Board of Elections have indicated the Board will ask the legislature to ease ballot access for minor parties in the state. Officials of the Board say they have already discussed this idea informally with certain … Continue reading
On February 8, the US Court of Appeals, DC circuit, held a hearing in Initiative & Referendum Institute v US Postal Service. The issue is whether the First Amendment protects petitioning on post office sidewalks. All 3 judges were very … Continue reading
On February 7, the Maine House Committee that hears election law bills heard testimony on LD254 and LD329. Both bills got a good reception, with no opposition speakers. On February 9 the same committee will meet again to decide whether … Continue reading
Late today, a Superior Court Judge in California ruled that Donna Frye was not elected Mayor of San Diego, even though she received more votes than any of her opponents. An appeal is being pursued. … Continue reading
The Secretary of State of Arkansas has ruled that a group may circulate a petition to qualify a new party, at any time. However, the petition must be completed within 150 days, or approximately 5 months. Formerly, the petition to … Continue reading
