Ballot Access News has just learned that on July 17, 2010, the North Carolina Governor signed SB 1177. It eliminates a law that said a qualified political party could not be listed on the state income tax form unless it … Continue reading
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On August 4, U.S. District Court Judge Roberto A. Lange upheld several South Dakota ballot access laws, in a one-sided opinion that did not even mention the precedents most on-point. Constitution Party of South Dakota v Nelson, cv10-3011. Here is … Continue reading
On August 4, a lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Colorado to overturn discriminatory campaign limits. Colorado law lets an individual contribute $400 to a legislative candidate who was nominated in a primary, but only $200 to a … Continue reading
On August 4, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed the National Popular Vote Plan bill. Massachusetts is the sixth state to have joined the pact. The other states are Illinois, Hawaii, Washington, New Jersey and Maryland. Massachusetts is the first state … Continue reading
August 4 was the deadline for the Progressive Party of Oregon to bring its registration up to one-tenth of 1% of the 2006 gubernatorial vote. That requirement is 1,380 registrants. The party succeeded, with approximately 1,800 registered members. The party … Continue reading