On Saturday, March 28, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo moved the state’s presidential primary from April 28 to June 23. He chose June 23 because that is the date for the state’s primary for office other than president. The Democratic … Continue reading
Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos, a Democrat, wants the legislature to eliminate mandatory petitions for the 2020 elections. See this story. Thanks to Pat Quinn for this news. … Continue reading
Ballot Access News March 2020 – Volume 35, Number 10 This issue was printed on gray paper. Table of Contents FOR FIRST TIME, U.S. HAS MORE REGISTERED INDEPENDENTS THAN REGISTERED REPUBLICANS FLORIDA BALLOT ACCESS LAWSUIT FILED U.S. SUPREME COURT ASKS … Continue reading
On March 26, Utah revised some rules for petitions for candidates. Copies of blank petition forms can now be sent electronically from campaigns to individuals who want to sign, and the signer can then e-mail or postally mail the signature … Continue reading
On March 25, the Ohio legislature passed HB 197, which lets any registered voter request an absentee postal ballot for the 2020 primary. However, the bill does not allow anyone who had not been registered already to register in time … Continue reading
