The South Carolina legislature passed H.3746 on June 3, the last day of the session. It makes ballot access worse for independent candidates. Parts of it can be challenged in court. For a description of the bill, see today’s earlier … Continue reading
The Wall Street Journal has this article about the movement to change New York city elections from partisan elections, to non-partisan elections. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link. The article’s title is not a good title, but the article … Continue reading
In the last few days, the state governments of California and Kansas have both made their initial responses to lawsuits in federal court that challenge residency requirements for circulators. In Kansas, the case is Constitution Party of Kansas v Biggs, … Continue reading
On June 3, “Bud” Chiles said he will run for Governor of Florida as an independent candidate. See this story. “Bud” Chiles’ father, Lawton Chiles, was U.S. Senator from Florida 1970-1988, and then Governor of Florida 1990-1998. The senior Chiles … Continue reading
The South Carolina House has set debate for Thursday, June 3, on H.3746. It makes ballot access worse for independent candidates. Current law does not require petitions to identify who circulated the petition. The bill not only requires the circulator … Continue reading
