Ballot Access News September 2021 – Volume 37, Number 4 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents TEXAS LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL FOR A LATER PRIMARY; BALLOT ACCESS WILL BE AFFECTED MAYOR OF BUFFALO EXPECTED TO SUE OVER … Continue reading
On September 30, a U.S. District Court in Texas struck down two Texas election laws that make it illegal for voters to wear “political” clothes at a polling place. Ostrewich v Hudspeth, s.d., 4:19cv-715. Here is the order. … Continue reading
According to this story, Georgia county election officials in 120 counties (out of 159) have signed a request to the legislature and the Governor that the legislature move the 2022 primary from late May to late June. If that happens, … Continue reading
On September 29, a Virginia state trial court ruled that Democratic gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe may remain on the November 2021 ballot. The judge said that technically, the statement of candidacy does not need to be signed by the candidate … Continue reading
On September 27, proponents of Arkansas initiatives filed a brief in U.S. District Court in Liberty Initiative Fund v Thurston, e.d., 4:21cv-460. The issue is the new Arkansas ban on out-of-state circulators for initiatives. The Arkansas initiative proponents’ brief points … Continue reading
