Americans Elect has started holding regional meetings for people who have signed up to be leaders and activists in the organization. Here is an account of the Omaha meeting. Here is a link to a video of part of the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2012
On January 30, the California Assembly unanimously passed AB 1413, which eliminates write-in space on general election ballots for Congress and partisan state office. The bill is now on Governor Jerry Brown’s desk. Assuming this bill is signed into law, … Continue reading
Grist is a on-line magazine that has existed since 1999. It is headquartered in Seattle and has won many awards and plaudits. See here for more about the publication. Grist has this interview with former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky … Continue reading
Marc Montoni has this op-ed in the Roanoke Times, making the point that Virginia badly needs ballot access reform. … Continue reading
Ballot Access News January 1, 2012 – Volume 27, Number 8 This issue was printed on pink paper. Table of Contents TEXAS CHANGES PRIMARY DATE AND ACCIDENTALLY CREATES ABSURD RULES FOR INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES VIRGINIA REPUBLICAN BALLOT ACCESS WOES MINOR PARTIES … Continue reading