On June 1, the Alabama legislature passed HB 425. The bill moves the primary (for all office) in presidential election years from June, to the second Tuesday in March. Under the old law, there was a separate presidential primary in … Continue reading
On June 7, the Arizona Secretary of State officially notified the Green Party that it is ballot-qualified for 2012. Although the Green Party did not poll 5% for Governor in 2010, and though it does not have two-thirds of 1% … Continue reading
On June 7, National Popular Vote Plan bills passed legislative chambers in Delaware and New York. The Delaware House passed the bill 21-19, with no Republicans voting “yes”. By contrast, the New York Senate passed the bill overwhelmingly, with Democrats … Continue reading
On June 7, the North Carolina House passed HB 32, which lowers the number of signatures for previously unqualified parties, and independent candidates. Existing law requires oveer 85,000 signatures for statewide independent candidates, or new parties. The bill lowers that … Continue reading
Ballot Access News May 1, 2011 – Volume 26, Number 12 This issue was originally printed on yellow paper. Table of Contents TENNESSEE STRUGGLES WITH BALLOT ACCESS FLORIDA BILLS MAKE BALLOT ACCESS WORSE IDAHO PASSES BILL FOR CLOSED PRIMARIES SUPREME … Continue reading
