On March 29, U.S. District Court Judge Leigh Martin May, an Obama appointee, issued an opinion in Cowen v Raffensperger, n.d., 1:17cv-4660. It invalidates the 5% petition for minor party and independent candidates for U.S. House, combined with the filing … Continue reading
On March 29, the Sixth Circuit issued an opinion in Graveline v Benson, 20-1337. It strikes down Michigan’s petition requirement for statewide independent candidates. The law requires 30,000 signatures, due July 19 of an election year. The basis for the … Continue reading
Texas Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) has introduced HB 1848, which would change the date of the 2022 primary, in case census data needed for redistricting is too late for the state to hold its normal March primary. The bill lets … Continue reading
Delaware law says a party that has registration membership of at least one-tenth of 1% of the state total is ballot-qualified. The Delaware Green Party registration has increased from 716 members in November 2020, to 749 in March 2021. This … Continue reading
Ballot Access News March 2021 – Volume 36, Number 10 This issue was printed on yellow paper. Table of Contents U.S. SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO HEAR NORTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT DEADLINE CASE MAINE WIN FOR OUT-OF-STATE PETITIONERS NEW YORK BALLOT ACCESS … Continue reading
