The Arkansas Libertarian Party will launch a petition drive in April to qualify for the 2012 ballot as a full-fledged party. The party has virtually met its goal of raising $30,000 to pay for the petition drive, which needs 10,000 … Continue reading
Egyptian voters are expected to vote in favor of a proposal next week to liberalize ballot access for presidential candidates. Another reform proposal is expected to be announced after the referendum. It would ease ballot access for all political parties, … Continue reading
On March 15, at 1:30 pm, in room 3191, the California Senate Elections Committee will hear SB 205. This bill makes it illegal for anyone to pay anyone else to register voters, if the payment is made on a per-registration … Continue reading
A federal law requires the Governor of each state, and the Mayor of Washington, D.C., to file a certificate of ascertainment with the U.S. Archives, after each presidential election. The law, section 6 of Title 3 of the U.S. Code, … Continue reading
The March 12 Birmingham News has this editorial, strongly endorsing SB 17, the bill that lowers the number of signatures needed for minor parties and independent candidates to get on the ballot. Thanks to Bill Van Allen for the link. … Continue reading
