Utah Representative Justin Fawson (R-North Ogden) has introduced HB 68. It would let parties decide whether or not to let candidates petition onto that party’s primary ballot. If parties don’t want to allow candidates to petition onto their primary ballot, … Continue reading
Utah Representative Bruce Cutler (R-Murray) is about to introduce a bill to abolish the straight-ticket device. The bill doesn’t have a bill number yet. Thanks to Electionline for this news.
The Centrist Project has changed its name to Unite America. It is a group that is grooming independent candidates to run for Congress and state legislatures in 2018 and beyond. … Continue reading
On January 4, Indiana State Senator Greg Walker introduced a bill to improve ballot access, SB 328. Here is the text of the bill. Currently the 2018 Indiana petition requirement for statewide independent candidates and nominees of unqualified parties is … Continue reading
On January 3, the North Carolina Constitution Party filed a federal lawsuit against a state campaign finance law that does not let individuals donate as much money to an unqualified party as to a qualified party. Constitution Party of N.C. … Continue reading
