Kentucky holds a gubernatorial election on November 3, 2015. The Republican nominee is Matt Bevin. According to this story, some time ago Bevin told various people that he voted for Michael Peroutka for President in 2004. Peroutka was the Constitution … Continue reading
On June 29, the New Jersey legislature passed AB 4613, which provides for early voting, online voter registration, and automatic registration for everyone who obtains a state drivers license or ID.
Professor Barry Edwards has published this study which shows that when states list candidates on the ballot in alphabetical order, those whose surnames start with letters near the beginning of the alphabet are more likely to be elected. Thanks to … Continue reading
Ballot Access News June 1, 2015 – Volume 31, Number 1 This issue was printed on white paper. Table of Contents THREE PENNSYLVANIA BALLOT ACCESS RESTRICTIONS STRUCK DOWN CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT WON’T HEAR TOP-TWO CASE OKLAHOMA BALLOT ACCESS BILL SIGNED … Continue reading
The South Dakota Secretary of State has determined that the referendum petition concerning this year’s ballot access bill has enough valid signatures, so the voters will vote on the bill on November 8, 2016. The bill, SB 69, was signed … Continue reading
