Ballot Access News May 2020 – Volume 35, Number 12 This issue was printed on purple paper. Table of Contents COURTS IN FOUR STATES EASE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES FOR CANDIDATES OR PARTIES, DUE TO HEALTH CRISIS NEW YORK MAKES BALLOT … Continue reading
Richard Winger
On Friday night, May 29, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order in South Bay United Pentecostal Church, 19A1044. Read it here. By 5-4, it upholds California’s limits on church services for the time being. Chief Justice John Roberts sided … Continue reading
On May 29, the Georgia Secretary of State filed this brief in Cooper v Raffensperger, n.d., 1:20cv-1312. It argues that the U.S. District Court should not give any relief from petitioning for independent candidates and the nominees of unqualified parties, … Continue reading
An experienced professional petitioner recently attempted to petition for a minor party in Alaska. He reports that petitioning is much more difficult than in normal times. Wearing the mask creates problems. No one can see the petitioner’s smile. The petitioner’s … Continue reading
On May 28, a new group to help work for the National Popular Vote Plan was announced. It is “Libertarians for the National Popular Vote”. It will do what it can to extend support for the plan. The advisory board … Continue reading