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
On October 21, a New Hampshire state trial court enjoined the 2017 law that increased requirements for voters to prove their residence. League of Women Voters of NH v Gardner, 2226-2017-cv-433. Here is the 24-page opinion. The 2017 law required … Continue reading
On October 23, SurveyUSA released a poll for the Indiana U.S. Senate race. See the story here. All three ballot-listed candidates were included. Many other pollsters this year are not including anyone in their polls other than the Democratic and … Continue reading
