The Washington House Government Committee heard testimony on HB 1534, a bill to improve ballot access for minor parties and independent candidates, on January 23. Eight people testified in favor, and no one testified against. The committee seemed favorably disposed. … Continue reading
On January 23, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to re-hear the Carl Romanelli lawsuit, concerning whether the Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate in 2006 is responsible for paying the court costs of the people who challenged his petition. However, … Continue reading
Arizona election law requires parties to have registration of two-thirds of 1%, on November 1 of odd years, in order to remain on the ballot for the coming even year. The Secretary of State of Arizona has still not posted … Continue reading
Although Louisiana holds a presidential primary on February 9, the Republican Party chooses its delegates to the national convention with a two-step caucus/convention system. The first round was held on January 22, when approximately 10,000 Louisiana Republicans turned out to … Continue reading
The Washington House (Committee on State Government) holds a hearing on January 23, 1:30 p.m., on HB 1534. This bill improves ballot access for minor parties. Current Washington state law requires separate candidate petitions for each nominee of an unqualified … Continue reading
