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On the late evening of Wednesday, June 28, the North Carolina House passed SB 656, the ballot access bill. The vote was 107-7. All seven of the “no” votes were cast by Republicans. No one spoke against the bill on … Continue reading
Richard Winger
As already reported, on April 26, the Eighth Circuit ruled that the March petition deadline for non-presidential independent candidates is likely unconstitutional unless the state can show that it must have a deadline that early, in order to have time … Continue reading
On June 28, the Eleventh Circuit said it wants oral argument in Hall v Merrill, 16-16766. This is the case on whether Alabama can require petitions of 3% of the last gubernatorial vote, for independent candidates and newly-qualifying parties, in … Continue reading
On June 28, the Michigan Senate passed HB 4177. It removes party logos from ballots. It had already passed the House. The Senate vote was 26-9. The bill now goes to the Governor. This action will help the state win … Continue reading
The Ninth Circuit has told attorneys on both sides in Independent Party v Padilla that it wishes to hold oral argument in October. The exact date of the hearing will be determined after the attorneys let the court clerk know … Continue reading