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Oregon Senate Bill 630 would impose the “top-two” election system in that state. The 9th circuit ruled last year that such systems are unconstitutional if parties object, but the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing that decision.
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On March 9, Texas House Bill 3118 was introduced. It sets up registration by party, something Texas has never had before. … Continue reading
Rumors are circulating that U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska may say something soon to show he desires the presidential nomination of Unity08. Ballot Access News editor is on vacation in Mexico March 10-21 but blog items will still be … Continue reading
On November 9, the New Mexico State House of Representatives passed HB 1155. Among other things, it moves the petition deadline for minor party nominees from mid-July to early June. This is the same type of petition which is being … Continue reading
On March 7, a group of taxpayers and voters in the city of Union, Ohio, asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their appeal. The issue is whether a local government can spend public funds campaigning against an initiative. The … Continue reading