Ballot Access News April 1, 2017 – Volume 32, Number 11 This issue was printed on violet paper. Table of Contents IOWA REPEAL OF STRAIGHT-TICKET PASSES BOTH HOUSES OKLAHOMA SENATE PASSES TWO BALLOT ACCESS BILLS MARYLAND HOUSE PASSES ACCESS BILL … Continue reading
The Georgia legislature has adjourned for the year, and neither of the bills to improve ballot access made any headway. They are HB 133, which cuts the number of signatures for independent candidates and new parties; and SB 112, which … Continue reading
Except in 1976, Nevada has never had a presidential primary. This year, attempts were made by some legislators to establish presidential primaries for Nevada, but neither bill passed, and it is now too late for them to pass. They were … Continue reading
The Arkansas Libertarian Party has approximately 7,000 signatures on its petition to regain its party status. The state requires 10,000, so the drive is half-done. Thanks to Paul Frankel for this news. … Continue reading
On April 27, President Donald Trump tweeted opposition to bailing out Puerto Rico from its financial crisis. See this story. The story does not mention that on June 11, Puerto Rico voters will be asked to choose between independence (or … Continue reading
