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On May 4, the Florida Senate tabled SB 2086, and passed HB 1355 on second reading. These are similar (but not identical) bills that revise many election laws. Both bills make it almost impossible for a new party, or an … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2011
On May 3, the Maine Joint Committee on State and Local Government passed LD 545 by a vote of 9-4. This bill lowers the number of signatures for a member of a small qualified party to get on the primary … Continue reading
On May 3, the California Senate Elections Committee passed SB 448. The three Democrats voted “yes” and the two Republicans voted “No.” The bill says that anyone circulating an initiative, referendum or recall petition must wear a badge. If the … Continue reading
On Monday, May 2, the 9th circuit heard arguments in Drake v Obama, 09-56827, in Pasadena, California. C-SPAN carried the hearing, which lasted 51 minutes. This case was filed in U.S. District Court on January 20, 2009, and argues that … Continue reading
Ballot Access News April 1, 2011 – Volume 26, Number 11 This issue was originally printed on white paper. Table of Contents BALLOT ACCESS BILLS ADVANCE IN NINE STATES IDAHO REPUBLICANS WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST OPEN PRIMARY JUDGE SAYS SOME VALID … Continue reading