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
The American Independent Party of California is currently split into two factions, the one which favored Alan Keyes for president in 2008, and the one that favored Chuck Baldwin for president in 2008. The California Secretary of State recognizes the … Continue reading
On January 6, the South Carolina Supreme Court will hear Tempel v Platt, a case involving the Green Party’s attempt to place Eugene Platt on the November 2008 ballot as its candidate for the State House of Representatives, 115th district. … Continue reading
