Nine South Dakota legislators have introduced SB 95, which would let candidates for federal and state office get on a primary ballot by fee instead of by petition. The lead sponsor, Senator Ernie Otten (R-Tea), is the Senate Majority Whip, … Continue reading
On January 26, the Utah Democratic Party asked a U.S. District Court for permission to intervene in the lawsuit Utah Republican Party v Herbert, 2:16cv-38. The Republican Party lawsuit, filed on January 15, 2016, argues that the number of signatures … Continue reading
On January 27, U.S. District Court Judge Janet C. Hall enjoined Connecticut’s ban on out-of-state circulators. Libertarian Party of Connecticut v Merrill, 15-cv-1851. The 17-page opinion says “the Party is substantially likely to succeed on the merits of a facial … Continue reading
Ballot Access News January 1, 2016 – Volume 31, Number 8 This issue was printed on pink paper. Table of Contents MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE REPEALS STRAIGHT-TICKET DEVICE COURT SEEMS TO CRITICIZE CALIFORNIA BALLOT LABEL LAW MAINE REJECTS LIBERTARIAN BALLOT ACCESS; PARTY … Continue reading
According to this story, many challenges to mainstream major party presidential candidates will not be resolved by the time Illinois must print ballots for the primary. Illinois could save itself this headache if it abolished mandatory primary petitions, which a … Continue reading
