In 2008, the California legislature passed AB 583, which would institute public funding in California, starting in 2014, only for the Secretary of State race. The law cannot go into effect unless it is approved by the voters, so it … Continue reading
Faye Coffield, an independent candidate for U.S. House in Georgia last year, brought a lawsuit in federal court last year, alleging that the requirements are so severe for an independent to get on the ballot for U.S. House, that they … Continue reading
On October 1, the first gubernatorial debate of 2009 was held in New Jersey. Three candidates participated, including independent Chris Daggett, who seems to have done well. Here is one account. … Continue reading
Earlier in 2009, the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office had been saying the blank petition forms to qualify a new party for the 2010 election would not be available until October 1, 2009. The reason they would not be … Continue reading
On October 13, at noon, the CATO Institute holds a free forum with two authors, both of whom have recently written books on ballot access. The featured authors are Theresa Amato, author of Grand Illusion: the Myth of Voter Choice … Continue reading
