Although Ballot Access News covered Pennsylvania Senate Bill 421 late last year, B.A.N. did not previously report that the bill, which was signed into law on October 31, 2019, repealed the law requiring petitions to be notarized. The notarization requirement … Continue reading
On December 31, the Texas Democrats filed this brief in Miller v Hughs, w.d., 1:19cv-1071. This is the case over the Texas law that puts Republican nominees on the top line on the general election ballot, because the Republicans won … Continue reading
On January 5, Lincoln Chafee filed with the Federal Election Commission as a Libertarian presidential candidate. The filing says his campaign manager is Christopher Thrasher. See the filing here. Thanks to Jim Riley for the link. Chafee has been elected … Continue reading
Although some states provide presidential primaries for parties other than the Republican and Democratic Parties, it is rare for people seeking the nomination to actually campaign in those minor party primaries. However, a candidate for the Libertarian presidential nomination, Jacob … Continue reading
On January 3, filing closed for Illinois presidential primaries. Only three Republicans will appear on the Republican ballot: President Donald Trump, Rocky De La Fuente, and John Schiess (who lives in Wisconsin). Thirteen Democrats will appear: Michael Bennet, Joe Biden, … Continue reading
