The Bulletin, the daily newspaper for Bend, Oregon, has this lengthy story about the Independent Party and its nominee for Governor, Patrick Starnes. He was included in one televised gubernatorial debate, but excluded from two other such debates. … Continue reading
Iowa election officials do not normally mail sample ballots to voters. But this year, Linn County, a major county that includes Cedar Rapids, did postally mail a sample ballot to every registered voter. Because Iowans are not accustomed to receiving … Continue reading
Ballot Access News October 1, 2018 – Volume 34, Number 5 This issue was printed on gray paper. Table of Contents SIXTH CIRCUIT AGREES THAT 30,000 SIGNATURES IS TOO HIGH FOR STATEWIDE INDEPENDENTS IN MICHIGAN COURTS ELIMINATE STRAIGHT-TICKET DEVICES IN … Continue reading
On October 23, a U.S. District Court in Georgia heard two cases involving absentee balloting. See this story. A decision is likely in a few days. … Continue reading
On October 23, Oklahoma held a three-party debate for Governor. The debate included the only three candidates on the ballot, the nominees of the Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian Parties. See this story. … Continue reading
