Ever since 2001, each California qualified party has made a decision as to whether to let independent voters vote in its primaries. But in the past, these decisions were barely publicized. However, the recent decisions by California’s six qualified parties … Continue reading
Washington, D.C. city councilmembers Jack Evans and Anita Bonds have introduced B21-576. It would make it easier for presidential candidates to get on a presidential primary ballot. Current law requires a petition of 1,000 party members (or 1% of the … Continue reading
New York State holds presidential primaries in April. Here are the rules for ballot access. The Republicans have one plan, and the Democrats have another plan. Republican candidates need not petition. Democrats need 5,000 signatures. The State Board of Elections … Continue reading
The Alaska Democratic Party has asked the State Elections Division to permit registered independents to seek the Democratic Party nomination. The party believes it has a constitutional right to nominate non-members if it wishes. See this story. … Continue reading
Nebraska State Senator John Murante (R-Gretna) has introduced LB 879. It would require independent candidates to collect the signatures of 10% of all registered voters. Statewide independents would need 115,885 valid signatures, based on the 2015 registration total of 1,158,842. … Continue reading
