The Centrist Project is effectively taking on the attributes of a new political party, by recruiting candidates for 2018 to run under a centrist platform. However, it believes that its candidates will do better if they are on the ballot … Continue reading
The Sixth Circuit will hear George v Hargett, 16-5563, on August 2. The issue is the meaning of this part of the Tennessee Constitution concerning popular votes cast for state constitutional amendments: “If the people shall approve such amendment by … Continue reading
Rocky Anderson, former Mayor of Salt Lake City, formed the Justice Party in 2012 and was its presidential nominee. The party has not generally participated in elections since 2012, but it intends to petition for party status in several states … Continue reading
The Guam legislative committee that handles election law bills will hear Bill 45 on August 7. The bill abolishes partisan primaries, to save taxpayers $400,000 per election year. It also converts the legislature from a full-time legislature to a part-time … Continue reading
Ballot Access News July 1, 2017 – Volume 33, Number 2 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents MAINE RANKED CHOICE VOTING SURVIVES NORTH CAROLINA BALLOT ACCESS BILL MARYLAND BALLOT ACCESS BILL NOW LAW MAINE BALLOT ACCESS … Continue reading
