Texas has a uniquely restrictive law for independent candidates (for office other than president). It requires them to file a notice in early January, if they intend to petition for a place on the ballot. Petitioning itself can’t start in … Continue reading
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
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
