Ballot Access News October 1, 2015 – Volume 31, Number 5 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents SEVENTH CIRCUIT SAYS GIVING VOTERS NO CHOICE IS A SEVERE BURDEN ON VOTING RIGHTS NEW HAMPSHIRE LOSS U.S. SUPREME … Continue reading
On Tuesday, October 27, oral arguments were held in U.S. District Court in Utah, in the Republican-Constitution Party lawsuit against the law on how parties nominate candidates. The judge said he is inclined to find the law unconstitutional. See this … Continue reading
Alabama law requires a party to poll 20% of the vote for any office, in order to be on the ballot automatically, without submitting a petition. In November 2014, the Constitution Party polled over 20% of the vote for a … Continue reading
According to this story, the lawsuit filed in 2014 by the Utah Republican Party and the Utah Constitution Party will not be settled by mediation. The case is Utah Republican Party v Governor Gary Herbert, 2:14cv-876. The issues are the … Continue reading
On November 3, Seattle voters will decide whether to pass measure I-122. It would set up public funding for candidates for city office. All Seattle city office elections are non-partisan. See this story. If the measure passes, all registered voters … Continue reading
