Texas state Representative Solomon Ortiz (D-Corpus Christi) has introduced HB 820. It lowers the number of signatures for both new parties and independent candidates. The bill provides for 500 signatures for new parties and for statewide independent candidates. District independent … Continue reading
Rhode Island State Senator David Bates (R-Barrington) has introduced SB 203. It lowers the petition to create a new party from 5% of the last vote cast, to 1%. It also lets the petition be circulated in an odd year. … Continue reading
On February 4, both Arkansas bills to improve ballot access for minor parties passed the House State Agencies and Government Affairs Committee. HB 1246 expands the petitioning period for new party petitions from any 60 days to any 90 days. … Continue reading
On January 29, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold (D-Wisconsin) introduced a proposed Constitutional amendment, to provide that governors could no longer appoint U.S. Senators when a seat becomes vacant. Instead, special elections would be required, as is currently the case for … Continue reading
New Mexico Senator Al Park (D-Albuquerque) has introduced HB 299, to provide that candidates seeking a place on a primary ballot may use a filing fee instead of a petition. The bill requires a fee of 4% of the annual … Continue reading
