On March 1, the Arizona Senate passed SB 1024 by a vote of 18-11. It removes presidential elector candidates from the November ballot. Currently, only six states still print their names on the ballot, and Arizona is the most populous … Continue reading
Richard Winger
The California Young Democrats has released this list of their positions on statewide ballot measures. They oppose Proposition 14, the “top-two open primary” put on the ballot by the legislature. They support Proposition 15, to establish public funding for candidates … Continue reading
According to this story, Florida Governor Charlie Crist is still denying that he will be an independent candidate for U.S. Senate, even though many Florida political commentators think he would have an easier time being elected as an independent than … Continue reading
On February 11, independent candidate Mark Brody filed a lawsuit in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Superior Court, challenging the state ballot access laws for independent candidates. It is Brody v State Board of Elections, 10cvs-3216. Brody successfully petitioned in 2008 … Continue reading
Kristin Davis, who is running for Governor of New York outside the five ballot-qualified parties, says her ballot label will be “Personal Freedom Party.” She will need 15,000 valid signatures, to be collected between June and August 2010. See this … Continue reading