On September 30, U.S. District Court Judge Liam O’Grady, a Bush Jr. appointee, issued an eight-page order in De La Fuente v Alcorn, e.d., 1:16cv-1201, a Virginia lawsuit. The order refuses to put De La Fuente on the Virginia ballot … Continue reading
This story in the Daily Report, Atlanta’s legal news newspaper, carries reaction from various Georgia public officials about the March 17 decision striking down Georgia’s petition requirement for minor party and independent presidential candidates. Secretary of State Brian Kemp said, … Continue reading
Ballot Access News February 1, 2016 – Volume 31, Number 9 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents U.S. DISTRICT COURT ENJOINS CONNECTICUT BAN ON OUT-OF-STATE CIRCULATORS MICHIGAN ENDS STRAIGHT-TICKET PROCEDURAL WIN IN SOUTH DAKOTA BALLOT ACCESS … Continue reading
On February 8, the California Secretary of State released this list of presidential candidates who will be on presidential primary ballots. The list has some surprises. Many states have laws saying election officials should list presidential candidates on primary ballots … Continue reading
On Saturday, January 30, New Mexico HJR 12 passed the House Committee on Government, Elections, and Indian Affairs. See this story. It would amend the state Constitution to require parties to let independent voters vote in primaries. The bill now … Continue reading
