Rumors are circulating that U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska may say something soon to show he desires the presidential nomination of Unity08. Ballot Access News editor is on vacation in Mexico March 10-21 but blog items will still be … Continue reading
On November 9, the New Mexico State House of Representatives passed HB 1155. Among other things, it moves the petition deadline for minor party nominees from mid-July to early June. This is the same type of petition which is being … Continue reading
On March 7, a group of taxpayers and voters in the city of Union, Ohio, asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their appeal. The issue is whether a local government can spend public funds campaigning against an initiative. The … Continue reading
On March 8, the Colorado House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee killed SB 46, the National Popular Vote Plan that had earlier passed the State Senate. Opponents brought in two law professors who testified against the plan. Supporters have … Continue reading
There are at least two election law cases filed in 2002 by minor parties or independent candidates that are still pending. One is the Alabama case filed by an independent candidate against Alabama’s 3% (of the last vote cast) petition. … Continue reading
