Ballot Access News November 1, 2017 – Volume 33, Number 6 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents NORTH CAROLINA BALLOT ACCESS BILL ENACTED CALIFORNIA MARCH PRIMARY BILL U.S. DISTRICT COURT UPHOLDS CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT PRESIDENTIAL PETITION CALIFORNIA … Continue reading
Virginia held a legislative election on November 7, 2017. It appears the new House of Delegates includes 51 Republicans and 49 Democrats. In the 94th district, the tally was: Republican David Yancey 11,601; Democrat Shelly Simonds 11,591; Libertarian Michael Bartley … Continue reading
The Los Angeles Times has this on-line article about Paul Merritt, an independent candidate for U.S. Senate in California in 2016. California publishes a Voters Pamphlet that is mailed to every registered voter. Candidates for U.S. Congress are permitted to … Continue reading
Santa Fe, New Mexico, holds non-partisan elections for city office in March 2018. On November 29, a state district court ruled that Santa Fe must use ranked choice voting. See this story. The city election law itself has mandated use … Continue reading
On November 29, an NBC/Gen Forward poll was released. The respondents were limited to persons age 18-34. The results are that 71% of persons in that age group believe a new major party is needed; only 26% disagree. Men were … Continue reading
