On May 1, Illinois State Senator William “Sam” McCann filed a federal lawsuit against the leader of the Republican Party in the State Senate. He complains that the Illinois Republicans expelled him from the Republican caucus, and now he is … Continue reading
The Eleventh Circuit is expediting the case Hand v Scott. The oral argument will be in late July. This is the case over whether the Constitution demands that Florida must have objective standards concerning how ex-felons apply to regain voting … Continue reading
On May 2, the Tenth Circuit refused to disturb the May 1 order of the U.S. District Court that had put Congressman Doug Lamborn back on the Colorado Republican primary ballot. The three judges were Jerome Holmes and Terrence O’Brien … Continue reading
Tennessee requires 33,844 signatures to get a new party on the ballot, but only 25 signatures for any independent candidate to get on the ballot (except president is 275). The party petition is so difficult, it has existed since 1961 … Continue reading
Ballot Access News April 1, 2018 – Volume 33, Number 11 This issue was printed on cream-colored paper. Table of Contents SOUTH DAKOTA BALLOT ACCESS BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW SOUTH DAKOTA TOP-TWO INITIATIVE FAILS TO QUALIFY TWO MORE LEGISLATORS LEAVE … Continue reading
