Ballot Access News August 2020 – Volume 36, Number 3 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents FOURTH CIRCUIT UPHOLDS NORTH CAROLINA’S MARCH 3 INDEPENDENT PRESIDENTIAL PETITION DEADLINE EIGHT COURTS EASE BALLOT ACCESS RANKED CHOICE VOTING HIGH … Continue reading
On August 24, U.S. District Court Judge Thomas E. Johnston, a Bush Jr. appointee, refused to give injunctive relief to Marshall Wilson. Wilson v Justice, s.d., 2:20cv-526. The plaintiff is an independent candidate for Governor who probably would have got … Continue reading
On August 28, the Virginia Board of Elections said that Kanye West’s independent presidential petition is valid. Although last month a U.S. District Court had lowered the requirement due to the health crisis from 5,000 signatures to 2,500 signatures, that … Continue reading
On July 10, the Texas Democratic Party lost its lawsuit over the order of candidates on the general election ballot. Miller v Hughs, w.d., 1:19cv-1071. The law says the nominees of the party that won the last gubernatorial election are … Continue reading
On August 28, Kanye West filed a ballot access case in state court in Wisconsin. See this story. Thanks to several people for the link. … Continue reading
