THREE STATES EASE BALLOT ACCESS FOR U.S. HOUSE FOR 2026 ONLY During May, three states eased ballot access for minor party and independent candidates for U.S. House for 2026 only. The improvements were most striking in Louisiana. These temporary changes … Continue reading
According to this story, some Alaska legislators have said they believe the state Elections OFfice erred when it removed Daniel J. Sullivan from the primary ballot as a candidate for U.S. Senate. … Continue reading
Merilee Dannemann, a New Mexico journalist, has this op-ed criticizing the New Mexico ballot access law for independent candidates. It appears in the Daily Post of Taos. … Continue reading
On June 18, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed HB 7090 and SB 2491, identical bills that move the presidential primaries from late April to early March. Rhode Island also had presidential primaries in early March in the years 1996-2008. … Continue reading
On June 12, Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the Republican Party state convention. He said he supports converting Texas primaries from open to closed. Bills to make such a change have failed to advance in the past several legislative … Continue reading
