On February 28, the Arkansas Senate Judiciary Committee considered SB 277, the bill to improve ballot access for new and minor parties. The bill received four “yes” votes, but because there was one “No” vote, and because two members of … Continue reading
Richard Winger
Ballot Access News February 2023 – Volume 38, Number 9 This issue was printed on blue paper. Table of Contents BALLOT ACCESS IMPROVEMENT BILLS INTRODUCED IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND NEW YORK CONSTITUTION PARTY WINS NORTH CAROLINA LAWSUIT NO LABELS PARTY … Continue reading
On February 21, the North Dakota Senate passed SCR 4013 by 44-3. It requires initiative circulators to have lived in the state for 120 days before the first signature is collected. It bans paying initiative circulators. If the legislature passes … Continue reading
The print edition of Ballot Access News for March 1, 2023, will not be mailed out until March 1, Wednesday. There are three important legislative hearings on ballot access on Tuesday, February 28, and it seems desirable to be able … Continue reading
On February 28, Tuesday, Minnesota State Senator Jim Carlson will present his SF 1827, the bill to stiffen the definition of a qualified party from a group that got 5% of the vote for a statewide office in either of … Continue reading