Green Party of Nevada and Secretary of State Agree to Delay Lawsuit over Petition Deadline, to Give Legislature a Chance to Improve the Law

The Nevada Green Party filed a lawsuit earlier this year, alleging that the April petition deadline for newly-qualifying parties is too early. Recently, the party and the state agreed to postpone proceedings in the case until June 2015. Both sides … Continue reading

Five States Require Substantially More Signatures for Independent Presidential Candidates than for Minor Parties

Among the most irrational ballot access laws are the laws of Arizona, Florida, Maryland, New Mexico, and Texas, which require independent presidential candidates to submit far more signatures than those states require for newly-qualifying parties. The consistent excuse for severe … Continue reading