Proponents of abolishing the ability of parties to have nominees will attempt to get a top-four initiative on the ballot in Idaho. They have filed the initial paperwork with Idaho officials, but the petitioning won’t start for a while. See … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Ballot Access News April 2023 – Volume 38, Number 11 This issue was printed on green paper. Table of Contents NEW MEXICO LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL TO RESTRICT MINOR PARTY BALLOT ACCESS MINNESOTA BALLOT ACCESS THREATENED OTHER ACCESS BILLS WHY SORE LOSER … Continue reading
On May 2, the New Jersey Superior Court, Mercer County, Appellate Division, issued an order in In re Tom Malinowski, A-003542-21T2. The order denies the state’s request to dismiss the lawsuit on procedural grounds. The lawsuit challenges the New Jersey … Continue reading
On May 1, the Iowa House passed HF 716, which regulates presidential caucuses. It says only attendees can vote. This bill is intended to stop the Democratic Party’s plans for its 2024 caucuses, which would allow postal ballots. The bill … Continue reading
Last month, the Arkansas Libertarian Party began circulating the petition for qualified party status. One dedicated individual, Bill Redpath, has himself already collected 646 signatures. The petition needs 10,000 signtures by February 2024. … Continue reading