On January 5, a second lawsuit was filed in federal court against some Nebraska laws that restrict who can circulate petitions. The new case, Bernbeck v Gale, 4:10-cv-3001, challenges the law barring out-of-state residents from circulating petitions. A case filed … Continue reading
Richard Winger
The 11th circuit will hear Coffield v Handel on Thursday, March 4, at 9 a.m. This is the case that challenges Georgia’s ballot access law for independent and minor party candidates for U.S. House, in regular elections. The law is … Continue reading
Ballot Access News has just learned that Ted Weill died on November 20, 2009, age 84. He was the 2008 presidential nominee of the Reform Party, although he only appeared on the ballot of his home state of Mississippi. He … Continue reading
On November 30, 2009, Ralph Nader re-filed his lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee, concerning its actions in the 2004 presidential election, when the party coordinated challenges to Nader’s ballot position in 18 states. Nader charges that the challenges were … Continue reading
On January 12, the New Hampshire House Election Law Committee will hold hearings on two bills to improve ballot access for minor parties. HB 1264 and HB 1188 are both on the agenda. HB 1264 would lower the petition to … Continue reading